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Torts

Torts are civil suits that involve physical damage or injury. A common tort is personal injury in an automobile accident.

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What is the Difference between civil and criminal tort liability?

Criminal negligence is an act of negligence that results in a crime-such as involuntary manslaughter which are tried in a criminal court. Tort negligence is negligence thought of as a "civil wrongdoing" which is addressed in civil courts.

What can you do if an employee spreads rumors?

* If the rumors are about you and damaging your character then face them and tell them to stop! If they refuse then you can sue for 'defamation of character' or, you can go to your Superior and let them know about it. No one has the right to ruin another person's reputation if the gossip is not the truth. If you confided in a person and they are maliciously spreading rumors you still can do something about it.

What is the statue of limitaions on a speeding ticket in Banff Canada?

Normally there is not one for tickets. Statute of Limitations is to prevent someone being accused of something years after it happened when witnesses are not available and memories are not fresh. A ticket eliminates this issue. Once a ticket has been issued, there is no requirement that there be any sort of time frame associated with resolving it. As laws vary form place to place, you would have to check with the issuing authority in Banff to resolve this citation.

N the following sentence the word battery most closely means what That individual has been arrested for assault and battery?

An assault is to threaten with words or take a swing at a person either with your fists or an object. Battery is actually hitting the person.

Can you be sued for sharing information from a personal and confidential letter?

(in the US) ANYBODY can sue ANYONE for ANYTHING.

Disclosing information contained in a 'confidential' letter to someone else,is not a criminal offense, unless it involved divulging government classified material - OR - it involved opening someone else's mail (a violation of US Postal Regulations).

Where is small claims court in Sonoma County California?

Sonoma County's small claims court is at 1450 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa.

What is 'motion for relief from co-debtor stay' and do you need a lawyer to submit a motion or answer to bankruptcy court?

A "motion of relief of stay" is an action filed to have the debt in question released from bankruptcy proceedings. A creditor has the right to petition the court to keep the debt from being discharged in bankruptcy. If the BK is a joint filing, the creditor can decide to "go after" one of the filers, if they believe that person has the means to repay the debt. And has non-exempt property that can be attached in a judgment. A person can file BK and motions associated with the filing without an attorney. One needs to be well informed in BK laws, state and federal. And be very accurate concerning with documentation and procedure. The person is under oath and should be extremely careful with the information that is presented to the court.

What action can be taken when your attorney files a motion to have your lawsuit dismissed without your knowledge?

That sounds like grounds for malpractice. An attorney that you hire should always act in your best interest and consult with you before taking any such severe action.

Can you sue your father for emotional distress and get money?

i don't know but my mom, me, and my brother are dieing financially and are on the verge of getting evicted from our house and my dad still wont give us any money even though he is the director of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance=he is F****ING loaded!!!!!! WHY WONT HE HELP US!!!!!!!!!?????? answer that....please

What is Lord Atkin's neighbor Principle?

The Neighbour Principle states that you have a duty of care to ensure that you take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which you can reasonably forsee would injur your neighbour. The explanation of neighbour given by Lord Atkins is someone who is closely and directly affected by your actions which you could reasonably foresee would cause them injury. See Donoghue v Stevenson

What is an example of personal distress?

When friends and family members are going through negative life experiences, individuals who show sympathy and empathic concern are often greatly appreciated. By throwing their entire spirit into sad situations to try to help, however, individuals who show empathy often become overwhelmed.

Although sympathizing shows how much one cares, overreacting or continuously analyzing a negative situation without providing any helpful solutions can defeat the purpose, causing the distress of the situation to turn inward and negatively affect the sympathizer.

Can you smoke dip?

Yes But you must use a bong because it filters the fiberglass