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The Professional Bondsman: A State Action Analysis, Jim Michael Hansen
The Professional Bondsman: A State Action Analysis, Jim Michael Hansen
Cleveland State Law Review
Principals who have been subjected to illegal or excessive arrest procedures by the bondsman have secured only minimal redress in state judicial forums upon initiating tort actions founded upon false imprisonment, trespass and assault and battery. This Article will explore how an abused principal can attempt to secure legal redress in the federal forum, utilizing 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
Alienation Of Affection And Defamation: Similar Interests - Dissimilar Treatment, Richard G. Zeiger
Alienation Of Affection And Defamation: Similar Interests - Dissimilar Treatment, Richard G. Zeiger
Cleveland State Law Review
This Note will discuss the historical development of the actions of alienation of affection and defamation of character in an effort to determine why they have been accorded dissimilar treatment, and whether such treatment is justified. Consideration will be given to the individual and societal interests which each action serves. The effect of changing social policies on these actions throughout history will be examined. Finally, suggestions will be made concerning the future treatment of the alienation of affection action.
Judicial Recognition Of Hospital Independent Duty Of Care To Patients: Hannola V. City Of Lakewood, David A. Beal
Judicial Recognition Of Hospital Independent Duty Of Care To Patients: Hannola V. City Of Lakewood, David A. Beal
Cleveland State Law Review
This Note will examine the court's rationale in Hannola v City of Lakewood and the previous leading Ohio case on emergency room care, Cooper v. Sisters of Charity. This Note will similarly examine "control" tests of employment, the concept of apparent authority and the series of cases on independent duty of care which have been decided in the eleven years between Cooper and Hannola. It is the conclusion of this Note that the Hannola decision is more consistent with the realities of employment and service in the health care industry, and that the public policy arguments presented by the court …