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1. Joint Liability Resources See Also Contribution Indemnity Joinder Joint and several liability Joint tort-feasors Liability...
2. 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...
3. Product Liability Product Liability Explained References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) References See Also Tort Product Liability Resources See Also Tort Product Liability...
4. Multiple Defendants and Joint Liability Multiple Defendants and Joint Liability in Private International Law This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to multiple defendants and joint liability on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face [...]...
5. Tort Reform Tort Reform Explained in the United States of America (In the U.S. law) References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Tort Product Liability...
6. Reasonable Person Standard Reasonable Person Standard Explained References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) Duties (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Tort Product Liability Duties...
7. Contingency Fee System Contingency Fee System Explained in the United States of America (In the U.S. law) References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Tort Product Liability...
8. Elements of a Tort Elements of a Tort Elements of a Tort Explained References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Tort Product Liability...
9. Tort Liability Contents Tort Liability Dimensions of Tort Liability There is a clear moral basis for recovery through the legal system where ... Read more...
10. Joint Tort Resources See Also Contribution Joint negligence Joint tort-teasors...
11. Limited Liability Limited Liability in International Trade Meaning of Limited Liability, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A situation whereby the liability of a party within the company is limited to some extent. There are many forms of limited liability companies. For [...]...
12. Causation Causation Explained References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) Duties (in international or comparative law) References See Also Tort Product Liability Duties Resources See Also Tort Product Liability Duties...
13. Carrier Liability Limit Carrier Liability Limit in International Trade Meaning of Carrier Liability Limit, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The maximum amount of money for which a carrier is legally liable for loss or damage to cargo. This is surprisingly low. For example, under [...]...
14. Intentional Torts Kinds of Torts: Intentional Torts Introduction to Intentional Torts Intentional torts are divided into torts against the person and torts against property. Torts against individuals include assault, battery, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and intentional infliction of emotional [...]...
15. Joint Tort-feasors Resources See Also Contribution...
16. Tort Law Comparative Tort Law General Clause versus Variety of Individual Torts A Fundamental Difference in Style Common Developments The Relationship between Criminal Law and Tort Scope of Protection The Problem Defined Protected Interests versus General [...]...
17. Equity Joint Venture Equity Joint Venture (EJV) in International Trade Meaning of Equity Joint Venture (EJV), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type of joint venture in which two or more parties set up a separate legal company to act as the vehicle for carrying out the [...]...
18. Joint Negligence Resources See Also Compa_rative negligence Contribution Joint tort-feasors Negligence (Contributory negligence)...
19. Unintentional Torts Unintentional Torts (Negligence): Main Elements The coverage of Unintentional Torts (Negligence) includes the following element(s): Duty Owed For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product [...]...
20. Law Applicable to Products Liability Contents Law Applicable to Products Liability In the Convention on Law Applicable to Products Liability Article 4 This is the ... Read more...
21. Contractual Joint Venture Contractual Joint Venture in International Trade Meaning of Contractual Joint Venture, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Agreement in which two parties come together for a particular business project and sign a contract outlining the terms under which they [...]...
22. Limited Liability Company Gmbh (Gesellschaft Mit Beschränker Haftung) in Company Law Meaning of Gmbh (Gesellschaft Mit Beschränker Haftung), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In German speaking countries (Austria, Germany, Switzerland) a designation for a private limited [...]...
23. Joint Rate Summary of Joint Rate A single factor rate applicable to the movement of goods through two or more carriers.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Resources See Also Joint through rate Rate...
24. Joint Venture Summary of Joint Venture A business enterprise with more than one equity participant; for example, an agreement between a German firm and a U.S. firm to capitalize jointly a new factory in Venezuela. Many countries impose restrictions on joint ventures; these restrictions may take the form [...]...
25. 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 [...]...
26. Joint Ventures In the United States For information about Joint ventures in the context of international trade, click here Literature Review on Joint Ventures In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] Christopher Hawkins offers the following summary about the topic of Joint [...]...
27. Joint Resources See Also As to joint Annuity Ballot Committee Contract Covenant Creditor Custody Fiat Fine Indictment Obligation Obligee Obligor Owner Rate Resolution Session Tenancy Tenant Trespass Trespasser Trustee Will, see those titles. As to joint-stock banks, see Bank joint-stock company, [...]...
28. Joint Adventure Resources See Also Community of interest Joint enterprise Joint venture...
29. Charterer's Liability The legal liability assumed by the charterer of a vessel. By law, the charterer may be construed as owner of the ship and as such may be liable for damage or injury caused by the chartered vessel. The charterer of a vessel usually offsets this exposure through the purchase of a charterer's liabi......
30. Joint Account Description of Joint Account In this reference work, joint account is a sort of the Banking category. Resources See Also Joint Tenancy Banking...
31. Several, Joint, and Solidary obligations Several, Joint, and Solidary obligations When there are multiple obligees and/or obligors, the obligation may be several, joint, or solidary. ... Read more...
32. Duty Owed References See Also Tort Product Liability Resources See Also Tort Product Liability...
33. Mass Torts References See Also Tort Product Liability Resources See Also Tort Product Liability...
34. Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects Contents Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects   ENTERED INTO FORCE: 1 September 1972 The States ... Read more...
35. Products Liability Kinds of Torts: Other Torts Products Liability Introduction to Products Liability Under the tort of products liability, when a product causes injury due to a fault in design or manufacture, or a failure to warn or instruct about a danger, the manufacturer (or any other commercial party [...]...
36. Defenses Defenses: Summary in the United States of America (In the U.S. law) In this entry, Defenses covers: Justification, Necessity, and Duress Defense of Property or Persons Alibi Entrapment Insanity and Diminished Capacity Defenses: Main Elements The coverage of Defenses includes the [...]...
37. Joint Governance Resources See Also Trade Unionism Trade Union Chartism Trade Union Legislation Labor Dispute...
38. Joint Management Resources See Also Trade Unionism Trade Union Chartism Trade Union Legislation Labor Dispute...
39. Tort Damages Contract Damages vs. Tort Damages: Main Elements The coverage of Contract Damages vs. Tort Damages includes the following element(s): Other Remedies for Breach of Contract For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Contracts (in [...]...
40. Joint Accounts Joint Accounts in relation with Checking and Savings Accounts This content deals with legal and regulatory aspects of Joint Accounts covered in connexion with Checking and Savings Accounts and banking / lending Institutions....
41. Joint Adoption Description of Joint Adoption In this reference work, joint adoption is a sort of the Family law category. Resources See Also Adoption Family law...
42. Secondary Liability A contingent liability borne by unqualified endorsers of negotiable instruments. In the event of default or dishonor by the primary obligee, the endorsers may be held to settle the obligation to the holder of the instrument.......
43. Joint European Torus JET (Joint European Torus) and Europe There is an entry on jet (joint european torus) in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "JET (Joint European Torus)" in the work "A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union from Aachen to [...]...
44. Joint Enterprise Resources See Also Joint adventure Joint venture...
45. 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 [...]...
46. Joint Defendants Resources See Also Joinder Trial...
47. Joint Ownership Resources See Also Tenancy (Joint tenancy)...
48. Joint Will Resources See Also Will...
49. Joint Statements At the Human Rights Council March Joint Statement at the Human Rights Council In relation to the international law practice and March Joint Statement at the Human Rights Council in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Human Rights About this subject: Discrimination [...]...
50. Joint Executors Resources See Also Co-executor...
51. Joint Cause of Action Resources See Also Joinder...
52. Remedies The Legal History of Remedies This section provides an overview of Remedies Remedies: Main Elements The coverage of Remedies includes the following element(s): Condominiums and Cooperatives For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also [...]...
53. Joint Return Resources See Also Joint tax return...
54. Joint-stock Company Resources See Also Joint-stock association or company...
55. Joint and Several Liabiliy Spanish Translation of joint and several liabiliy and solidarityThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to joint and several liabiliy or solidarity and / or a definition of this topic: Solidaridad (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
56. Joint Action Joint action (CFSP) and the Treaties of the European Union Description of Joint action (CFSP) provided by the European Union Commission: Joint action, which is a legal instrument under Title V of the Treaty on European Union (common foreign and security policy, CFSP), means coordinated action [...]...
57. Joint Estate Resources See Also Joint tenancy...
58. Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects 3 Contents Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects   Article XVI. 1. If one of the parties ... Read more...
59. General Liability Insurance General Liability Insurance in Aging Law Concept of General Liability Insurance in the context of Community Health Care and Services for Older Persons, published by the World Health Organization (WHO):Insurance which covers the risk of loss for most accidents and injuries to third parties (the [...]...
60. Convention on the Law Applicable to Products Liability Contents Convention on the Law Applicable to Products Liability The Final Act of the Convention was signed on the 21st ... Read more...
61. Joint Committee Concept of Joint Committee Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Congress...
62. Remedies for Breach of Contract Remedies for Breach of Contract: Summary In this entry, Remedies for Breach of Contract covers: Contract Damages vs. Tort Damages Limits on Contract Damages Liquidated Damages When Monetary Damages Are Inadequate Remedies for Breach of Contract: Main Elements The coverage of Remedies for [...]...
63. Tort Claims Tort Making tort ClaimsIntroduction to Tort ClaimsThe person who brings (files) the tort claim-the injured party-is known as the plaintiff. The person accused of causing the harm is called the defendant (or tortfeasor). To recover damages under any tort claim, the injured party mus......
64. Joint Indictment Resources See Also Indictment...
65. Joint Verdict Resources See Also Verdict...
66. Joint Ventures Law Joint Ventures......
67. Joint Venture Corporation Resources See Also Corporation...
68. Liquidated Damages In the United States For information about Liquidated damages in the context of international trade, click here Liquidated Damages in International Trade Meaning of Liquidated Damages, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A sum of money that a contracting [...]...
69. Liability Introduction to Liability Liability, obligation, responsibility, or debt." (1) Concept of Liability Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Judiciary Resources See Also Legal System Judiciary Justice Resources Notes and [...]...
70. Duties The Legal History of Fundamental Duties This section provides an overview of Fundamental Duties Inspectors, Duties From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Inspectors, Duties (1): Under the United States laws, inspectors are appointed to visit Indian agencies and investigate [...]...
71. Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment 2 Contents Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment   Article 4 — Exceptions 1. ... Read more...
72. Negligence Kinds of Torts: Torts Based on Negligence Introduction to Negligence The most common torts result from negligence rather than intent. A broad variety of tort claims, such as personal injury claims based on automobile accidents, are based on a general theory of negligence. Other torts [...]...
73. Joint Offense Resources See Also Conspiracy...
74. 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 [...]...
75. Joint-stock Insurance Company Resources See Also Stock insurance company...
76. Joint Trial Resources See Also Joinder Trial...
77. Malpractice Lawsuits Malpractice Malpractice LawsuitsIntroduction to Malpractice LawsuitsMalpractice is a special type of tort. A tort is a civil wrong that permits an injured party to sue for compensation for damages caused by the harmful conduct of another person. One common type of tort arises when ......
78. Professional Liability Insurance Professional Liability Insurance in Aging Law Concept of Professional Liability Insurance in the context of Community Health Care and Services for Older Persons, published by the World Health Organization (WHO):Liability insurance to protect professionals for loss or expense resulting from [...]...
79. Online Liability Website Audits in Cyberlaw Assessing and Limiting Liability Through Policies, Procedures and Website Audits User Generated Content in Cyberlaw Website Owner and Service Provider Liability for User Generated Content and User Misconduct Liability Risks in Cyberlaw Strategies for Managing [...]...
80. Joint Tenancy Resources See Also Tenancy...
81. Violating the Law of Nations A Corporation Can be Held Liable in a Federal Common Law Suit Based on the Alien Tort Statute For Violating the Law of Nations In relation to the international law practice and A Corporation Can be Held Liable in a Federal Common Law Suit Based on the Alien Tort Statute For Violating the Law [...]...
82. Acceptance Liability The aggregate of all drafts or bills of exchange accepted by a bank and outstanding. On a bank's ledger, this liability is reflected as "liability on account of acceptances."......
83. Products Liability Attorney Most Popular Entries related to Products Liability Attorney Products Liability (in the World) Products Liability Outline (in the World) Products Liability Cases (in the World) Products Liability Insurance (in the World) Products Liability Elements (in the World) Products Liability [...]...
84. Products Liability Cases Most Popular Entries related to Products Liability Cases Products Liability (in the World) Products Liability Outline (in the World) Products Liability Cases (in the World) Products Liability Insurance (in the World) Products Liability Elements (in the World) Products Liability Lawsuit [...]...
85. Products Liability Elements Most Popular Entries related to Products Liability Elements Products Liability (in the World) Products Liability Outline (in the World) Products Liability Cases (in the World) Products Liability Insurance (in the World) Products Liability Elements (in the World) Products Liability [...]...
86. Products Liability Insurance Most Popular Entries related to Products Liability Insurance Products Liability (in the World) Products Liability Outline (in the World) Products Liability Cases (in the World) Products Liability Insurance (in the World) Products Liability Elements (in the World) Products Liability [...]...
87. Products Liability Lawsuit Most Popular Entries related to Products Liability Lawsuit Products Liability (in the World) Products Liability Outline (in the World) Products Liability Cases (in the World) Products Liability Insurance (in the World) Products Liability Elements (in the World) Products Liability Lawsuit [...]...
88. Products Liability Outline Most Popular Entries related to Products Liability Outline Products Liability (in the World) Products Liability Outline (in the World) Products Liability Cases (in the World) Products Liability Insurance (in the World) Products Liability Elements (in the World) Products Liability Lawsuit [...]...
89. Joint Consultation Resources See Also Social Integration Social Exclusion Community integration Social integration Racial integration Social Engagement Public Participation Social participation...
90. Hindu Joint Family The Legal History of Hindu Joint FamilyThis section provides an overview of Hindu Joint Family ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Hindu Joint Family in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) [...]...
91. Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects 2 Contents Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects Article VII. The provisions of this Convention shall not ... Read more...
92. Duty Liability The obligation to the government that arises from the importation of dutiable merchandise. Unpaid duties constitute a personal obligation to the government and may be satisfied from any assets of the importer or his estate. The government retains a lien upon the imported merchandise pending satisfac......
93. Liability Risks Liability of Internet Sites and Services (including Social Networks and Blogs) in the Context of Internet Law Read, in this legal Encyclopedia, about the topic of this section, and, specially, about Strategies for Managing Third-Party Liability Risks...
94. Environmental Liability Environmental Liability in Private International Law This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to environmental liability on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face international situations. [...]...
95. Expert Liability Expert Liability in Private International Law This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to expert liability on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face international situations. Information on [...]...
96. Internet Liability Internet Liability in Private International Law This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to internet liability on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face international situations. Information on [...]...
97. Nuclear Liability Nuclear Liability in Private International Law This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to nuclear liability on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face international situations. Information on [...]...
98. Criminal Liability Spanish Translation of criminal liabilityThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to criminal liability and / or a definition of this topic: Responsabilidad Penal (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
99. Capital Market Liability Capital Market Liability in Private International Law This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to capital market liability on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face international situations. [...]...
100. Limitation of Maritime Liability Limitation of Maritime Liability in Private International Law This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to limitation of maritime liability on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face international [...]...
101. Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment 3 Contents Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment   Article 14 — Access to ... Read more...
102. Collective Liability The Legal History of Collective LiabilityThis section provides an overview of Collective Liability ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Collective Liability in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University [...]...
103. General Partnership Spanish Translation of general partnership This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to general partnership and / or a definition of this topic: Sociedad Colectiva (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). General Partnership in International Trade [...]...
104. Remedies in Tort Most Popular Entries related to Remedies in Tort Damages (in the World) Damages for Breach of Contract (in the World) Damages in Tort (in the World) Damages in Equity (in the World) Damages in Contracts (in the World) Damages in Administrative Law (in the World) Remedies (in the World)...
105. Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment 6 Contents Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment   Article 33 — Non-member States ... Read more...
106. Corporate Liability Resources See Also Piercing the corporate veil...
107. Allied Steel and Conveyors v. Ford Motor Company Contents Allied Steel and Conveyors v. Ford Motor Company 1960 6th Circuit Court of Appeals • Allied Steel was selling ... Read more...
108. Convention on International Bills of Exchange and International Promissory Notes 10 Contents Convention on International Bills of Exchange and International Promissory Notes   Article 76 (1) Nothing in this Convention prevents ... Read more...
109. Tort Defences Tort Defending Against Tort ClaimsIntroduction to Tort DefendingEven if he or she could demonstrate that a tort has been committed, the injured party will not necessarily be compensated. The tortfeasor has the right to assert defenses, based on either law or facts, that reduce or e......
110. Special and Limited Duties References See Also Tort Product Liability Duties...
111. Excluded Liability Clauses Excluding or Limiting Liability Find out, in this world legal encyclopedia, additional information relating to Clauses Excluding or Limiting Liability....
112. Liability Insurance Law Most Popular Entries related to Liability Insurance Law Liability Insurance Law (in the World) Liability Insurance Law (in the World) Health Insurance Law (in the World) Insurance Law Outline (in the World) Insurance Lawyer (in the World) Life Insurance Law (in the World)...
113. Apportionment of Liability Description of Apportionment of Liability In this reference work, apportionment of liability is a sort of the Torts category. Resources See Also Negligence Torts Torts...
114. Contingent Liability Resources See Also Contingent claim Contingent debt...
115. Trespass Kinds of Torts: Intentional Torts Trespass and Conversion Introduction to Trespass The three types of torts against property are trespass to land, trespass to chattels (personal property), and conversion. A trespass is an unlawful interference with another's property. Intent to t......
116. Tort Theories In the United States For information about Tort theories in the context of international trade, click here...
117. Absolute Liability Resources See Also Strict liability...
118. Civil Liability Acts Resources See Also Dram Shop Acts...
119. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System...
120. International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage Contents International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage     ARTICLE I For the purposes of this Convention: ... Read more...