ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TORTIOUS
From Anglo-French torcious, from torcion, literally: a twisting, from Late Latin tortiō torment, from Latin torquēre to twist; influenced in meaning by tort.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TORTIOUS»
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tortious in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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Tortious Liability for Unintentional Harm in the Common Law ...
The first volume contains a study of the various topics & problems, & the second, a selection of texts & extracts, with commentary. The second volume can be used independently.
Frederick Henry Lawson, B. S. Markesinis, 1982
2
The Interaction of Contract Law and Tort and Property Law in ...
These areas are therefore put to one side in the following text. 67. The division
between contractual and tortious liability to compensate The instructions for the
completion of this study naturally assume that the division between contract and
tort ...
Christian von Bar, Ulrich Drobnig, 2004
3
Tortious Interference in the Employment Context: A ...
"Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association."
Brian M. Malsberger, Stacey A. Campbell, Arnold H. Pedowitz, 2010
4
Municipal Liability for
Tortious Acts and Omissions: With ...
Law Books Recommended For Libraries, Torts, No. 17.
5
Policyholder's Guide to the Law of Insurance Coverage
12" In this case, allegations of tortious interference with contract could constitute "
unfair competition, "which would he within the scope of advertising injury
coverage.1" As a result, the court found that the insurer had a duty to defend.
Typically ...
Peter J. Kalis, Thomas M. Reiter, James R. Segerdahl, 1997
The details of these laws, called long-arm statutes, vary from state to state, but
generally create personal jurisdiction over nonresidents who transact business or
commit tortious acts in the state. For example, suppose that an Arizona resident ...
7
Essentials of Sports Law
2006), former University of Georgia basketball coach Jim Harrick sued the NCAA
for tortious interference with contract, after Harrick was fired for violating
numerous NCAA rules. The court granted the NCAA's summary judgment motion,
stating ...
8
Understanding Contractual And
Tortious Obligations
This new text provides an overview of the two foundational UK law subjects.
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law
personal liability for tortious acts that is granted to an officer of a corporation who
acted in good faith and within the course of his or her duties — see also
BUSINESS JUDGMENT RULE; compare PIERCE dip-lo-mat-ic immunity :
immunity (as ...
10
Annual Franchise and Distribution Law Developments, 2005 Edition
Sterling did not show a likelihood of success on its tortious interference with
prospective business relations claim because the evidence did not demonstrate
that Schlotzsky's committed any independently tortious or unlawful act, an
element of ...
Ronald T. Coleman (Jr), Joseph Schumacher, 2005
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TORTIOUS»
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tortious is used in the context of the following news items.
Court reverses dismissal of insured's claim against reinsurer …
Gardner sued NICO and the claims administrator for tortious interference with a contract, and NICO countered with a motion to dismiss. NICO contended that the ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
Minnesota Court Says Advice From Counsel is Affirmative Defense …
Earlier this year, the Minnesota Supreme Court recognized as an affirmative defense the reliance upon legal advice in defending against a claim of tortious ... «The National Law Review, Jun 15»
NY Could Clarify Tortious Interference For Noncompetes
On the surface of things, it certainly looks like tortious interference is, for most intents and purposes (with the possible exception of antitrust-oriented conduct), ... «Law360, Jun 15»
Tortious Interference with Inheritance
The Court explained that while the New Jersey courts have discussed the possibility of a claim for Tortious Interference with Inheritance, the New Jersey Courts ... «The National Law Review, May 15»
Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Advice of Counsel Defense to …
The Minnesota Supreme Court has affirmed lower court findings dismissing a claim of tortious interference with contract by a staff augmentation company that ... «The National Law Review, Mar 15»
Delaware Court Finds That THERAVECTYS is Reasonably Likely to …
THERAVECTYS alleges in its lawsuit that IDC tortiously interfered with its contractual rights by inducing Henogen SA (“Henogen”) to manufacture lentiviral ... «Business Wire, Mar 15»
Leaving gun where drunk person can easily get it may be tortious
So holds the Utah Supreme Court in last week's Herland v. Izatt (Utah Jan. 30, 2015), and the holding applies even when the gun owner leaves the gun ... «Washington Post, Feb 15»
Big Tobacco 'Tortious' Conduct Evidence Out Of Trial For Now
Law360, New York (January 28, 2015, 10:24 PM ET) -- A Florida federal judge allowed Lorillard Tobacco Co., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Philip Morris USA ... «Law360, Jan 15»
MiMedx Files Tortious Interference Lawsuit Against Organogenesis
In addition to tortious interference, MiMedx's suit against Organogenesis asserts unjust enrichment. The damages sought in the lawsuit were not specified. «PR Newswire, Dec 14»
Dr. Luke Files Lawsuit Against Kesha's Mother, Accuses Her of …
He's filed a lawsuit against Pebe Sebert for defamation and “tortious interference” with Kesha's contract, according to Rolling Stone. It's nearly identical to the ... «Radio.com News, Oct 14»
