Apart from legislation granting a right to sue for a specific harm, personal injury law generally consists of tort law and the civil procedure for enforcing it. Although tort law is a major kind of law, among many legal scholars … Continue reading →

Tort Law — Financial Responsibility Apart from legislation granting a right to sue for a specific harm, personal injury law generally consists of tort law and the civil procedure for enforcing it. Most scholars agree that tort law has four … Continue reading →

Labor & Employment Law: Employer Liability: Tort Liability: Negligent Hiring & Supervision Family Law: Parental Duties & Rights: Care & Control of Children A person who employs a minor child in a dangerous occupation may be liable to the child's … Continue reading →

Family Law: Marital Duties & Rights Torts: Damages: Consortium Damages Most states have enacted statutes that prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors to a person who is intoxicated or who is known to be addicted to alcohol. These statutes may … Continue reading →

The Basic Law of Fraud As a general rule, it is not illegal to say something that is not true. The general rule probably evolved from the fact that, in addition to engaging in intentional deception, human beings can simply … Continue reading →