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Full-Text Articles in Torts
Defectively Designed Highways, Steven J. Erlsten
Defectively Designed Highways, Steven J. Erlsten
Cleveland State Law Review
There are many design standards, attitudes, and procedures which result in public highways with built-in design hazards and, when drivers are confronted with these hazards, the highways involved become laten tkillers. A defect of a highway by reason of its design will not be appa-ent to those unfamiliar with the problems of highway engineering. Thus, in the majority of accidents, the failing component is presumed to be the driver and little further investigation or thought is given to other factors. Highway fatality statistics prove that the driver cannot sustain the burden of correcting design shortcomings with driving skills, and an …
Sudden Illness As A Defense In Auto Accidents, Annmarie R. Kirchner
Sudden Illness As A Defense In Auto Accidents, Annmarie R. Kirchner
Cleveland State Law Review
Today, automobile accidents constitute a major source of actions at law for negligence. Some of these mishaps may have sudden illness of the motor vehicle operator as the primary or contributing cause. The purpose of this note is to examine the question of sudden illness and its possible value as a defense when negligence is charged against an automobile driver.
Negligent Parking Of Automobiles, James G. Young
Negligent Parking Of Automobiles, James G. Young
Cleveland State Law Review
Liability for an accident involving both a moving vehicle and a stationary one is most commonly imputed to the moving vehicle. However, numerous cases involving various fact situations have held otherwise. It is the object of this note to review the reasoning of these decisions.
Contributory Negligence Of Automobile Passengers, Martin C. Spector
Contributory Negligence Of Automobile Passengers, Martin C. Spector
Cleveland State Law Review
What is the duty of a passenger when the auto in which he is riding is approaching a railroad crossing, or an intersection, or when the auto is going at an excessive rate of speed, or if the driver is intoxicated? When does the passenger have a duty to remonstrate with the driver and when may he rely on the skill and care of the driver? May the contributory negligence of the driver be imputed to the passenger? Note that this article deals with contributory negligence as such, and does not attempt to distinguish between results in guest statute or …
Heart Attacks As A Defense In Negligence Actions, Jerry B. Kraig
Heart Attacks As A Defense In Negligence Actions, Jerry B. Kraig
Cleveland State Law Review
The general rule in the United States today is that an unforeseen heart attack which leads to loss of consciousness, or to inability to maintain control of a motor vehicle, is not negligence. When an operator of an automobile is suddenly stricken by a heart attack, and as a consequence there is an injury to a person or damage to property, a defense based upon the fact of a heart attack will preclude recovery by an injured plaintiff.
Interference With Land Access By Parked Vehicles, Janet Eterovich
Interference With Land Access By Parked Vehicles, Janet Eterovich
Cleveland State Law Review
One of the most important rights of the motorist is his right (some say privilege) to park on the street and highway. This right is very limited, however. It is restricted by the traffic regulations and nuisance statutes enacted and enforced in the various states under their police power to protect the health, safety and general welfare of their citizens. Those most interested in the motorist's right to park are other motorists and landowners whose property abuts on the highways. The rights and remedies of these parties determine the scope of this review.
Tests For Automobile Guest Statute Application, Ford L. Noble, Donald L. Guarnieri
Tests For Automobile Guest Statute Application, Ford L. Noble, Donald L. Guarnieri
Cleveland State Law Review
Automobile guest statutes, like so many other new things that are a part of our daily life, were first approached with caution akin to apprehension, by both courts and lawyers. They were not quickly assimilated into the law. But today most of the ramifications of these statutes have been explored. Definite rules and standards have begun to take definite shape. The chief tests and criteria enunciated by the Ohio cases are generally valid anywhere.
Guest-Host Relation Termination After Beginning Of Journey, Donald Friborg
Guest-Host Relation Termination After Beginning Of Journey, Donald Friborg
Cleveland State Law Review
Can an automobile guest-host relation terminate en route after the beginning of the journey? In the few cases where this question has been raised, the fact situations usually have contained common characteristics. They often have involved: 1. An initial guest-host relation, 2. Careless or negligent driving on the part of the operator, 3. A demand to be let out of the car by the guest, 4. The ignoring of, or refusal to recognize the validity of such demand by the driver, 5. A subsequent accident resulting in injuries to the guest.