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A “Paucity Of Details”: S.J. Crane And The Baseball Rule, Robert Jarvis Jan 2019

A “Paucity Of Details”: S.J. Crane And The Baseball Rule, Robert Jarvis

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Flying Baseballs, Injured Fans, Uncertain Liability: Why Legislative Action Is Needed In The Sunshine State, Robert Jarvis Jan 2019

Flying Baseballs, Injured Fans, Uncertain Liability: Why Legislative Action Is Needed In The Sunshine State, Robert Jarvis

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Research Tip: Solving A Baseball Law Mystery: Unusual Databases For Lawyers, Robert Jarvis Jan 2019

Research Tip: Solving A Baseball Law Mystery: Unusual Databases For Lawyers, Robert Jarvis

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California Drops The Ball: The Lack Of A Clear Approach To Recklessness In Sport Injury Litigation, Joseph Hnylka Jan 2012

California Drops The Ball: The Lack Of A Clear Approach To Recklessness In Sport Injury Litigation, Joseph Hnylka

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Joseph Hnylka, California Drops the Ball: The Lack of a Clear Approach to Recklessness in Sport Injury Litigation, 1 Virginia Sports & Entertainment Law Journal 77 (2012).


Scuba Diving Buddies: Rights, Obligations, And Liabilities, Phyllis G. Coleman Jan 2008

Scuba Diving Buddies: Rights, Obligations, And Liabilities, Phyllis G. Coleman

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A common misconception is that scuba diving is dangerous; the reality is that divers are more likely to be hurt in their cars driving to the dive site than in an underwater accident. Arguably one reason the sport is so safe is the widespread, and often mandatory, use of the buddy system.

A buddy expects his partner to perform a variety of tasks, which include assisting during an emergency. However, a glaring omission in the legal literature is the important issue of what happens when a diver's failure to act results in his buddy's death or serious injuries. This article …