| Malicious Prosecution |
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| It should be obvious that the purpose of the criminal justice system is to bring criminals to justice. Unfortunately, people sometimes try to use the criminal justice system for improper purposes, such as revenge. As one would expect, using the criminal justice system solely for improper purposes is prohibited by law. The personal injury lawsuit that addresses improper criminal prosecution is known as malicious prosecution.More... |
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| Real Estate |
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| Every property owner is entitled to use his land in a reasonable way. His use, however, may exceed the bounds of reason and become an inconvenience or even a nuisance to others. A nuisance is more than a mere inconvenience that has to be tolerated. If a nuisance rises to a certain level, it may be actionable. Some examples of nuisances include odors and noise.More... |
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| Torts in Basketball |
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| Basketball players and spectators may be injured during the course of a basketball game. In certain situations, they may be able to recover in a negligence action for their injuries.More... |
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| Punitive Damages |
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| If an injured party is harmed by a defendant, he or she may bring an action to recover damages as compensation. He or she may also seek to recover punitive damages, which are beyond the amount necessary to compensate the injured party for his actual loss.More... |
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| Tort Action for Dangerous Employment of a Minor Child |
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| A person who employs a minor child in a dangerous occupation may be liable to the child's parent for harm that is sustained by the child. An occupation is considered to be dangerous if it involves a risk of death or serious bodily harm because of the age and inexperience of the child. The occupation does not have to be dangerous for an adult in order for the employer to be liable to the parent.More... |
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