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1987

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Wrongful Life: Legal And Medical Aspects, Constance Frisby Fain Jan 1987

Wrongful Life: Legal And Medical Aspects, Constance Frisby Fain

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Modern Practice In The Indian Courts , Michael Taylor Jan 1987

Modern Practice In The Indian Courts , Michael Taylor

Seattle University Law Review

This Article is intended to provide a basic overview of Indian court jurisdiction and practice for those affected by the National Farmers Union Insurance Company v. Crow Tribe of Indians decision. Part II discusses, in detail, the National Farmers Union Insurance Company v. Crow Tribe of Indians holding. Part III is an overview of the history, structure, and types of Indian courts. Part IV deals with the complexities of jurisdiction, and Part V, constitutional and civil rights issues in Indian courts. Part VI summarizes the basics of Indian court practice and procedure.


Loss Of Use Damage For Injuries To Interests In Commercial Chattels, James M. Lee Jan 1987

Loss Of Use Damage For Injuries To Interests In Commercial Chattels, James M. Lee

Fordham Urban Law Journal

Under the "loss of use" doctrine, unlike under common law, a plaintiffs right to compensation for their loss of use of chattel for the duration between the time of damage and when a substitute can be attained, is recognized. This Note traces the evolution of this progression, the problems it poses for courts, and analyzes the underlying reasons for this trend. It discusses a split between the Second and Third Department of the New York Courts on whether such compensation should be given in instances when the plaintiff had their own substitute item, e.g. a replacement vehicle after an auto …


Retroactive Application Of Wilson V. Garcia: Continued Confusion To A Troubled Topic Jan 1987

Retroactive Application Of Wilson V. Garcia: Continued Confusion To A Troubled Topic

Washington and Lee Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Legal Rights Of Nonsmokers In The Workplace, Raymond L. Paolella Jan 1987

The Legal Rights Of Nonsmokers In The Workplace, Raymond L. Paolella

Seattle University Law Review

This Article examines the legal rights of nonsmokers based upon the common law right to a safe workplace, federal and state laws protecting handicapped persons, other tort theories, various federal and state statutory provisions, administrative regulations, and local ordinances. Although strong emphasis is placed on the legal rights of nonsmokers in the workplace, the rights of nonsmokers in public places will also be discussed. The main focus is on Washington law; however, the common law and federal law theories discussed in this Article should be viable in many other jurisdictions throughout the United States.


The Real Estate Broker And The Buyer: Negligence And The Duty To Investigate, Paula C. Murray Jan 1987

The Real Estate Broker And The Buyer: Negligence And The Duty To Investigate, Paula C. Murray

Villanova Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Propriety Of The Federal Common Law, Jeanne Proko-Elkins Jan 1987

The Propriety Of The Federal Common Law, Jeanne Proko-Elkins

Villanova Law Review

No abstract provided.


Pennsylvania's Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act: Damage Limitations Upheld, Jan Denise Loughran Jan 1987

Pennsylvania's Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act: Damage Limitations Upheld, Jan Denise Loughran

Villanova Law Review

No abstract provided.


Rethinking The Tort Liability System: A Report From The Aba Action Commission, Robert B. Mckay Jan 1987

Rethinking The Tort Liability System: A Report From The Aba Action Commission, Robert B. Mckay

Villanova Law Review

No abstract provided.


Symposium Proceedings, Various Editors Jan 1987

Symposium Proceedings, Various Editors

Villanova Law Review

No abstract provided.