| Liability of Airport Owners and Operators |
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| Most airports are owned by state governmental units or state political subdivisions, such as cities, counties, or airport districts. Governmental units or political subdivisions are generally not liable for torts that result from the performance of a governmental function. Governmental units or political subdivisions are only liable for torts that result from the performance of a proprietary function. More... |
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| Liability of Owners of Baseball Stadiums |
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| Injuries at baseball stadiums occur to both spectators and participants. They may be able to recover for their injuries in certain circumstances based on the negligence of the owner of the stadium. However, the owner may successfully defend against a lawsuit in certain circumstances.More... |
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| Fraud and Deceit |
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| In the business world, making fraudulent or deceitful representations to others may give rise to liability. A "representation" may consist of words or conduct.More... |
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| Taxation of Personal Injury Awards |
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| In accordance with Section 104 of the Internal Revenue Code, a taxpayer's gross income does not include any damages that are received on account of personal physical injuries or physical sickness. It does not matter whether the damages have been obtained by a court order or through a negotiated settlement. It also does not matter whether the damages are paid in a lump sum or in accordance with a structured settlement that provides for periodic payments. Therefore, any monetary payments to a plaintiff for the plaintiff's physical injuries are not taxable to the plaintiff.More... |
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| Rules Regarding Signaling and Turning a Motor Vehicle |
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| A driver is not entitled to turn his or her motor vehicle or to move left or right on a highway or roadway unless the turn or the movement can be made with reasonable safety. The driver is required to give an appropriate signal prior to making the turn or the movement. The driver is also required to give an appropriate signal prior to stopping his or her vehicle or prior to suddenly decreasing the speed of his or her vehicle.More... |
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