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  • Punitive Damages

    Punitive damages are awarded in cases where the conduct of the defendant is deemed to be so outrageous that justice is only served by adding a penalty over and above compensatory damages. (1) Introduction to Damages in Tort Law There are three kinds of torts, and in two of them (negligent […]

  • Punitive Damages

    Punitive damages are awarded in cases where the conduct of the defendant is deemed to be so outrageous that justice is only served by adding a penalty over and above compensatory damages. (1) Introduction to Damages in Tort Law There are three kinds of torts, and in two of them (negligent […]

  • Damages

    Introduction to Damages Damages, an award of money that a court of law requires be given to one who has suffered a loss, injury, or invasion of a legal right (as when one party to a contract does not fulfill its obligations) as a result of the act of another. Damages may be compensatory or…

  • Damages

    Introduction to Damages Damages, an award of money that a court of law requires be given to one who has suffered a loss, injury, or invasion of a legal right (as when one party to a contract does not fulfill its obligations) as a result of the act of another. Damages may be compensatory or…

  • Compensatory Damages

    An award of money damages to make the plaintiff whole, as opposed to additional damages (punitive) that punish the defendant or make an example of defendant. (1) Tort Law Since the purpose of tort law is to compensate the victim for harm actually done, damages are usually measured by the […]

  • Compensatory Damages

    An award of money damages to make the plaintiff whole, as opposed to additional damages (punitive) that punish the defendant or make an example of defendant. (1) Tort Law Since the purpose of tort law is to compensate the victim for harm actually done, damages are usually measured by the […]

  • Tort and Product Liability

    Tort and Product Liability: Summary In this entry, Tort and Product Liability covers: Elements of a Tort Unintentional Torts (Negligence) Special and Limited Duties Joint and Several Liability Defenses Punitive Damages Contingency Fee System Product Liability Mass Torts

  • Trust

    Trust: Main Elements The coverage of Trust includes the following element(s): Trust For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Business Law (in international or comparative law) Business Organizations (in international or comparative law) […]

  • Trust

    Trust: Main Elements The coverage of Trust includes the following element(s): Trust For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Business Law (in international or comparative law) Business Organizations (in international or comparative law) […]

  • Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms

    The Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms Details of The Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms Author: Amy Hackney Blackwell Date of publishing: 2008 Publisher: Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc, Naperville, Illinois 60567-4410, United States Contents of The Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms Abandon Abatable Nuisance Abate Abatement of a Legacy Abatement of Taxes Abdicate…

  • Civil Law Countries

    Related Work and Conclusions Resources See Also References (Papers) Bd. Of Review V. Second Judicial Dist. Court, 133 Nev. Adv. Op. 35 (June 22, 2017), Skyler Sullivan, Jun 2017 Volume 4 Issue 2 (Complete Spring 2017), David J.. Cook, Zachary Bolitho, Evan Wright, George Steven Swan, Cynthia […]

  • Civil Law Countries

    Related Work and Conclusions Resources See Also References (Papers) Bd. Of Review V. Second Judicial Dist. Court, 133 Nev. Adv. Op. 35 (June 22, 2017), Skyler Sullivan, Jun 2017 Volume 4 Issue 2 (Complete Spring 2017), David J.. Cook, Zachary Bolitho, Evan Wright, George Steven Swan, Cynthia […]

  • Indefinite Detention

    Ahmed v. Magan in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Ahmed v. Magan: In 2011, the United States filed a statement of interest (to the effect that defendant Magan was not immune) in this case alleging torture and indefinite detention against a former Somali […]

  • Indefinite Detention

    Ahmed v. Magan in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Ahmed v. Magan: In 2011, the United States filed a statement of interest (to the effect that defendant Magan was not immune) in this case alleging torture and indefinite detention against a former Somali […]

  • Arbitration Rules

    Arbitration Rules Rules from International Institutions International Arbitration institutions have led the way in rulemaking for international commercial arbitration through institutional rules and commentary. The following are the institutions most often named in international agreements: Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) Dubai International Arbitration Centre…