| MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES |
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| In addition to rules regarding parking a motor vehicle, starting and stopping a motor vehicle, signaling and turning a motor vehicle, and the right-of-way of a motor vehicle, most vehicle and transportation codes contain other driving rules with regard to motor vehicles. Such rules include railroad crossings, mountain driving, and rules with regard to passengers.More... |
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| STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS IN TORT CASES |
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| A statute of limitations is the time period in which a plaintiff must file a lawsuit against a defendant. A statute of limitations benefits the defendant. It gives the defendant an opportunity to defend the lawsuit while witnesses are available and while the facts are fresh in the minds of the witnesses. The plaintiff is barred from filing a lawsuit after the statute of limitations has expired.More... |
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| Punitive Damage Recovery |
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| If an injured party is harmed by a defendant, he may bring an action to recover damages as compensation. He may also seek to recover punitive damages, which are beyond the amount necessary to compensate the injured party for his actual loss.More... |
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| LIABILITY OF AIRLINES |
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| An airline may be liable to its passengers for an aircraft accident based upon its status as a common carrier, its contract with the passengers, or an implied or express warranty regarding the safety of its aircraft. An airline may also be liable to its passengers for delays, for discrimination, or for wrongful expulsionMore... |
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| TAXATION OF BUSINESS INJURY AWARDS |
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| Although personal injury awards or damages that are paid for a plaintiff's personal physical injuries and physical sickness are generally not taxable, business injury awards are generally taxable. Business injury awards include damages for lost profits, for capital assets, or for goodwill.More... |
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