| The Fellow-Servant Rule |
| Traditionally, the "fellow-servant rule" barred an employee's personal injury action against his or her employer if the employee's injury was caused by a co-worker. More... |
| Tort Actions against Municipalities |
| Most municipalities have enacted either charter provisions or ordinances that state that the municipality will not be liable for damages unless timely notice has been provided to the municipality prior to the filing of an action against it. The notice is a condition precedent to the filing of a tort action against the municipality. More... |
| Rules Regarding Starting and Stopping a Motor Vehicle |
| A motor vehicle driver is generally not entitled to start his or her motor vehicle unless the movement of his or her vehicle can be made with reasonable safety. In other words, the driver must use reasonable care when he or she starts the vehicle.More... |
| Fraud and Deceit |
| In the business world, making fraudulent or deceitful representations to others may give rise to liability. A "representation" may consist of words or conduct.More... |
| Procedure in Cases Involving Recreational Boating Accidents |
| If a federal court has jurisdiction over a recreational boating accident, special procedural rules will apply to the accident. These special procedural rules include a lack of a right to a jury trial, rules regarding third parties, rules regarding venue, and whether federal or state law will apply to the accident.More... |
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