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The Need For A National Civil Justice Survey Of Incidence And Claiming Behavior, Theodore Eisenberg
The Need For A National Civil Justice Survey Of Incidence And Claiming Behavior, Theodore Eisenberg
Fordham Urban Law Journal
Civil justice issues – family law issues such as divorce and child custody, consumer victimization issues raised by questionable trade practices, and tort issues raised by surprisingly high estimated rates of medical malpractice, questionable prescription drug practices, and other behaviors – are part of the fabric of daily life. Yet we lack systematic quantitative knowledge about the primary events in daily life that generate civil justice issues. This paper explores the desirability of, and issues related to, creating a national civil justice survey (NCJS) analogous to the National Crime Victimization Survey. The need for information about civil justice issues and …
If We Don't Get Civil Gideon: Trying To Make The Best Of The Civil-Justice Market, Thomas D. Rowe Jr.
If We Don't Get Civil Gideon: Trying To Make The Best Of The Civil-Justice Market, Thomas D. Rowe Jr.
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article considers what market-oriented or market-regulation approaches might be most practical and helpful in trying to satisfy unmet civil legal-service needs and how much it appears that such approaches may be able to succeed in doing so.
Recent New York Appellate Decisions Will Impact Municipal Tort Litigation, John M. Shields
Recent New York Appellate Decisions Will Impact Municipal Tort Litigation, John M. Shields
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses and summarized the recent decisions by the New York State Court of Appeals and other appellate courts that will alter or greatly impact future tort litigation, especially with regard to municipal liability. The article addresses time limitations for filing claims against the state, the "serious injury" standard under insurance law, the case of Rangolan v. County of Nassau.
Recent New York Appellate Decisions Will Impact Municipal Tort Litigation, John M. Shields
Recent New York Appellate Decisions Will Impact Municipal Tort Litigation, John M. Shields
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses and summarized the recent decisions by the New York State Court of Appeals and other appellate courts that will alter or greatly impact future tort litigation, especially with regard to municipal liability. The article addresses time limitations for filing claims against the state, the "serious injury" standard under insurance law, the case of Rangolan v. County of Nassau.
Merciful Damages: Some Remarks On Forgiveness, Mercy And Tort Law, Neal R. Feigenson
Merciful Damages: Some Remarks On Forgiveness, Mercy And Tort Law, Neal R. Feigenson
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article explores the place of forgiveness and mercy in tort law, describing frequent misgivings about encouraging forgiveness or mercy as part of the substantive or procedural law of torts. Finally, the article suggests a new concept, "merciful damages" which might allow some of the benefits of forgiveness while avoiding or mitigating some common concerns.
Merciful Damages: Some Remarks On Forgiveness, Mercy And Tort Law, Neal R. Feigenson
Merciful Damages: Some Remarks On Forgiveness, Mercy And Tort Law, Neal R. Feigenson
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article explores the place of forgiveness and mercy in tort law, describing frequent misgivings about encouraging forgiveness or mercy as part of the substantive or procedural law of torts. Finally, the article suggests a new concept, "merciful damages" which might allow some of the benefits of forgiveness while avoiding or mitigating some common concerns.
Architectural Malpractice: Toward An Equitable Rule For Determining When The Statute Of Limitations Begins To Run, Jeffrey R. Cruz
Architectural Malpractice: Toward An Equitable Rule For Determining When The Statute Of Limitations Begins To Run, Jeffrey R. Cruz
Fordham Urban Law Journal
In the past thirty years, the architectural profession has been characterized by dramatic changes in both its legal liabilities and in its relationship with other members of the construction industry. With the recent abrogation of the privity doctrine, strangers to architectural contracts may now sue in tort and architects inevitably find themselves in a multitude of lawsuits. This Note discusses the contractual nature of the owner/architect relationship and the judicial attempts to analogize to relationships in other professions, and then considers the prevailing judicial theories as to when a cause of action accrues against architects and against professionals in general. …
Municipal Tort Liability For Criminal Attacks Against Passengers On Mass Transportation, Robert S. Ondrovic, Robert S. Ondrovic, Robert S. Ondrovic, Robert S. Ondrovic
Municipal Tort Liability For Criminal Attacks Against Passengers On Mass Transportation, Robert S. Ondrovic, Robert S. Ondrovic, Robert S. Ondrovic, Robert S. Ondrovic
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Note discusses municipal tort liability for criminal attacks against passengers. The analysis focuses upon the liability of the New York City Transit Authority (TA). Comparisons are made to other mass transit systems in order to examine various theories concerning the duty owed by the municipally-run transit system to its passengers. Recommendations are offered to construct a clear standard of care with corresponding limits on liability. Further, this Note discusses various safety measures and will analyze the issues of whether the TA has assumed a duty to protect its passengers by developing such measures to combat subway crime and the …
New York City's Pothole Law: In Need Of Repair, Terri J. Frank
New York City's Pothole Law: In Need Of Repair, Terri J. Frank
Fordham Urban Law Journal
In 1979, New York City enacted a local law requiring prior written notice of a defect before the city may be found liable for injuries resulting from potholes. But a prior written notice statute interferes with the traditional negligence doctrine of constructive notice. This Note examines traditional common law negligence as it relates to municipal liability. The procedural requirements and legislative history of the Pothole Law are analyzed. In addition, the legal and policy considerations surrounding its enactment are discussed. This Note recommends an alternative solution to the statute which takes into account both the procedural inequities of the law …
New Judicial Approaches To Maintaining Housing Quality In The Cities, Eugenia K. Manning
New Judicial Approaches To Maintaining Housing Quality In The Cities, Eugenia K. Manning
Fordham Urban Law Journal
Virtually every member of the urban community is a party to a landlord-tenant relationship. As the general tenor of urban life in America changes, so must the laws which govern the urban dweller. For years the doctrine of caveat emptor prevented the tenant from forcing the landlord to make necessary repairs or to retain the leased premises in a habitable condition. The doctrine of constructive eviction afforded him little relief; and housing and sanitation codes, while achieving a measure of success, were generally ineffective. Only when conditions because unbearable did the law protect him. Increasingly, however, the trend has been …