Personal Injury
| Criminal Conversation with a Spouse |
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| Under the common law, there was a tort for criminal conversation with a spouse. Although most states have enacted statutes that abolished the tort, there are a few states in which a spouse may bring an action against a third party for the tort. More... |
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| Rules Regarding Driving on the Right Side of a Road and Passing Another Vehicle |
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| 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 making a left turn, when the right side of the road is closed to traffic, or when the road has one-way traffic.
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| Invasion of Privacy--Statutory Actions |
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| The law provides everyone with some basic rights to privacy. Privacy is the general right to be left alone and free from unwanted publicity. Unreasonable invasion of one's privacy can cause harm. More... |
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| Tort Action for Sale of Habit-Forming Drug to a Minor Child |
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| A person who unlawfully sells or supplies a habit-forming drug to a minor child may be liable to the child's parent for damages. The person is liable to the parent if the parent incurred a loss of the child's services or if the parent incurred medical expenses on behalf of the child as a result of the sale of the habit-forming drug. More... |
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| Federal Teacher Protection Act -- Exceptions |
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| Under the federal Teacher Protection Act (TPA), a school employee may be immune from civil liability when a student is injured as a result of the employee's attempt to discipline or control the student. However, the TPA does not apply under some circumstances. More... |
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