| Compensatory Damages |
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| If a defendant intentionally or negligently causes harm, loss, or damage to an injured party, the injured party may bring an action to recover damages as compensation.More... |
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| Proximate Cause |
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| In order to win a personal injury action, a plaintiff must prove that a defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff's injuries. In negligence law, there are two types of causation: (1) "cause in fact"; and (2) "proximate cause." The plaintiff must prove both types of causation.More... |
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| Fraud Requires Deceitfulness and Reliance |
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| Liability for fraud exists when six elements are proven: (1) knowing, recklessly, or without reasonable grounds, (2) making a material misrepresentation (3) to deceive another (4) who reasonably relies on the misrepresentation (5) causing that person (6) actual damages. This article discusses the third element, deceitfulness, and the fourth element, reasonable reliance.More... |
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| MOTOR VEHICLE RULES |
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| Rules regarding the operation of motor vehicles on a state's highways are generally set forth in the state's vehicle code or transportation code. These rules often determine whether a defendant is liable for a motor vehicle accident.
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| TORT LIABILITY OF LANDLORDS |
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| A landlord is generally not liable for dangerous conditions on premises that are leased to a tenant after the tenant takes possession and control of the premises. The landlord is also not liable for failing to make repairs or for injuries that are caused by defects in the premises unless the defects are hidden or concealed. The landlord's lack of liability for dangerous conditions or for defects applies to the tenant and to any person who enters the premises at the tenant's invitation, which person is also known as an invitee. The landlord's lack of liability applies to both personal injuries and property damages.More... |
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