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Defenses to Actions Involving Recreational Boating Accidents

When a plaintiff files a lawsuit regarding a recreational boating accident, the defendant may claim defenses that are similar to those available in any other accident case. Such defenses include that the accident was...

Claims against the Government

What is Sovereign Immunity?

Under the legal doctrine of sovereign immunity, the government cannot be sued without its permission. Sovereign immunity protects the federal government, state and local...

Action by a Spouse for a Tort against the Other Spouse

Torts: Damages: Consortium Damages

When one spouse is injured as a result of a defendant's negligent or tortious conduct, the other spouse is entitled to file an action against the defendant for his or...

Damages in Actions Involving Recreational Boating Accidents

Torts: Transportation Torts: Watercraft

Transportation Law: Water Transportation: Personal Injury & Property Damage

When an action involving a recreational boating accident...

Liability of Partners and Joint Venturers

Generally, each member of a partnership or joint venture is vicariously liable for the wrongful conduct of another member if the wrongful conduct occurs within the scope and course of the affairs of the partnership or joint venture. Therefore,...