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Tort Action for Sale of Habit-Forming Drug to a Minor Child

Criminal Law & Procedure: Criminal Offenses: Controlled Substances: Delivery, Distribution & Sale

Family Law: Parental Duties & Rights: Care & Control of Children

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Federal Tort Claims Act -- Notice of Claim

The Notice of Claim Requirement

Under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), a person who plans to file a personal injury action against the federal government must present a written "notice of claim," or...

Motor Vehicle Rules

Rules regarding the operation of motor vehicles on a state's highways are generally set forth in the state's vehicle code or transportation code. These rules often determine whether a defendant is liable for a motor...

Federal Volunteer Protection Act -- Punitive and Noneconomic Damages

Punitive Damages

The federal Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) limits punitive damage awards against volunteers in cases in which they are not immune from liability. The VPA provides that punitive damages may not...

Torts in Golf

Golfers, spectators, and even third parties may be injured by a golf ball or other object on or off the golf course. The owner of the golf course or the golfer who causes the injury may be held liable in a negligence action to...