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Tort

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Brien Roche

A tort is a civil wrong that does not arise out of any breach of contract. Intentional or Unintentional It may consist of a claim based upon negligent conduct or intentional conduct. For instance, the running of a red light … Continue reading →

Standard Of Care

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Brien Roche

Within most negligence claims there arises an issue of standard of care. In an auto crash case the standard of care is set by the traffic laws. For instance the traffic laws dictate that you shall not enter an intersection … Continue reading →

Proximate Causation

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Brien Roche

The proximate cause of an event is the near cause as opposed to the remote cause of the event. In a medical malpractice case, the plaintiff must also show that the breach was a proximate cause of the injury of … Continue reading →

Joint And Several Liability

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Brien Roche

The concept of joint and several liability is key to the tort system. It arises in many injury cases. For instance, you run a red light and strike another car. The car you are driving belongs to your employer. You may be … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 1, 2011 by Brien Roche

Compilation of tort law cases reported by the Virginia Supreme Court dealing with topics beginning with the letter “N”. Negative Evidence Negligence Per Se Negligent Entrustment Negligent Performance of Contract Negotiable Instruments Neurologic Injury New Trials No Contact Accident Non-Suits-When … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 1, 2011 by Brien Roche

Compilation of tort law cases reported by the Virginia Supreme Court dealing with topics beginning with the letter “G”. Gas Gearshift Goods Damages Governmental Claims Gross Negligence Guardians Guests Guns

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Posted on March 1, 2011 by Brien Roche

Compilation of tort law cases reported by the Virginia Supreme Court dealing with topics beginning with the letter “C”. Cancer Changing Lanes Character Evidence Chiropractors Chocking Circumstantial Evidence Closing and Opening Statements-Financial Status Closing and Opening Statements-Formula for Damages Closing … Continue reading →

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Tort Law Cases – A

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Brien Roche

Compilation of tort law cases reported by the Virginia Supreme Court dealing with topics beginning with the letter “A”. Abortion Accelerator Accidents-Absence Of Accidents-Prior Accident Reports Accord and Satisfaction Act of God Active Passive Negligence Ad Damnum Admiralty Admissions-by Agent … Continue reading →

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