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Custom as Proof of Negligence

In some circumstances, custom may be used as proof of negligence in a personal injury action.

For example, a worker in a sawmill is injured when he or she accidentally puts his or her hand onto the blade of an electric saw....

Recovery by Guest in Automobile Cases

A "guest" in an automobile is a person who rides in an automobile driven by another person for his own pleasure or business without paying the driver or conferring any benefit on him. If the guest is injured while riding in the driver's...

The Basic Law of Fraud

The Basic Law of Fraud

As a general rule, it is not illegal to say something that is not true. The general rule probably evolved from the fact that, in addition to engaging in intentional...

Defense of Others

Defense of Others

In an action against a defendant for an intentional tort, such as battery, the defendant may defend the action by claiming that he or she acted in self-defense. Similarly, under some...

Rules Regarding Driving on the Right Side of a Road and Passing Another Vehicle

A motor vehicle driver is generally required to drive on the right side of a road. However, the driver does not need to drive on the right side of the road when he or she is passing another vehicle, when he or she is...