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Statutes Of Limitations
You remember the sounds of glass shattering and recall the feeling of your heart skipping as the pain that quickly followed. The feeling of
helplessness while seeing the devastating accident that you had no part in causing. Frustration quickly followed as you began to think of the
negligence of the incident, which soon turns to worry when thinking about what you are going to do next. When you are in a car accident due to
someone else's heedlessness, it can be frustrating, scary and sometimes even devastating. It was by no fault of your own, you or your loved ones have
suffered from it, and now what? Do you have options for moving forward? The answer is yes! Pursuing a lawsuit against the negligent party involved
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Filing a claim is only the beginning step in the whole process. Once that initial step is taken, you need to build a strong case for a personal injury
accident lawsuit which requires a great deal of time and resources. Finding and serving the negligent party can take weeks or longer before it is
determined all the parties that were involved in the accident. Personal documents need to be acquired and organized, a lot of paperwork needs to be
filled out and depositions need to be taken. Also, the longer you hold off on filing a claim, the more likely you will be to lose track of certain
witnesses, doctors, documents and other important evidence needed to strengthen your
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Statute Of Limitations : Protection Of Freedom And Rights
Statute of Limitations: Protection of Freedom and Rights
Sophia Scales
Ashford University
Ted Ellis
April 28, 2015Limitations of criminal law and due process are present in almost all parts of the statutory law. One major component of these
limitations is what is known as "the Statute of Limitations," or a statute which limits the time a crime is allowed to be prosecuted by. This is an
essential part of the criminal justice system today, and has been for centuries. With these statutes, citizens have more of their rights protected and the
government power is put into check. The Statute of Limitations, despite the limitations and barriers it puts on the prosecutorial team or the plaintiffs, is
beneficial to American citizens in many forms. The Statute of Limitations can hinder the criminal justice system in some aspects, but is a beneficial
tool which continues to protect citizens from an overbearing government and justice system. Because of this, the American criminal justice system has
become what it is today and allows for protection of rights which are considered undeniable. Through the examination and analyzation of both historical
and modern aspects of the American criminal law, the evidence proves the Statute of Limitations is an essential part of the criminal justice system, for
both the government and the citizens themselves. When analyzing the importance of the Statute of Limitations, the historical origins of the statute as
well as criminal law
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Statute Of Limitations
When you are injured in an accident due to the recklessness of someone else, you find yourself in quandary. Even though you are injured and in severe
pain, you have to take care of so many things immediately. You not only have to get yourself medical treatment, but also get the contact details of the
eyewitnesses of the accident, get photographs and collect evidence. You also have to contact and notify the right authorities including the police and
your insurance company regarding the accident. Many of the above things can be taken care of if you contact a good and competent Injury Lawyer
Oshawa. You must always remember that there is Statute of Limitations applicable at each and every step of the personal injury cases, whether it is
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For the insurance company, its ultimate goal is zero payout and for this it will try many types of underhand tactics. To reach its goal, the insurance
company will many times take advantage of your agitated state of mind and emotionally blackmail you to sign some papers without looking into
them thoroughly. Having Injury Lawyer Oshawa by your side will save you from getting duped. Another tactic of the insurance company of which
you must be aware of is the recorded statement. There is no reason for you to give any such statement to the insurance company. You will gain
nothing from it while lose a lot by giving any statement to the company without consulting your attorney. The recorded statement can be used against
you in many ways. It can also potentially show that you may not be having a valid claim especially if the recorded statement was taken with a
malevolent interest of undermining your legitimate claim. If you are forced to give a recorded statement, it would be beneficial if your Injury Lawyer
Oshawa gives it on your
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Medical Negligence Research Paper
One thing that sets medical malpractice apart from other legal issues is the challenge of understanding if you are, in fact, a victim. You may have
gone in for a simple medical procedure six months ago and yet now you find yourself in a hospital bed. Or you may have had a loved one pass
away after/during treatment at a hospital. Dealing with the issues of this new reality can be overwhelming on their own without adding the
possibility that there was medical malpractice involved. One of the most frustrating things about being a victim of medical malpractice or medical
negligence is that, as you deal with the many issues surrounding your injury, the time you have to take action is steadily ticking away. You may
wonder if you should focus on your recovery or on managing the issues around your loved one's death before you look into filing a malpractice
lawsuit. That can make it very difficult for you to be made whole or find justice.... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
There is a time limit, by law, on how long you have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. This time limit is called the "statute of limitations." If the
statute of limitations expires before you file a lawsuit, you lose the chance to be compensated for your loss and to seek justice, even if it is clear you
were a victim. The statute of limitations is not meant to make things particularly unfair for victims of medical malpractice. The reason we have a
statute of limitations is to find a balance for protecting injured parties while allowing medical providers a chance to defend themselves while records
and witnesses are still available. There are a few triggers that start the clock on the statute of limitations running, those
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Baron Vs Pealin Case
Relevant Facts The case is about Mr. Baron and Mr. john. John Pealin is the owner of an old four story house which located in the city of Basilla
that is a small town far away from the metropolitan cities. The house of Mr. Baron is full of historical events from murder and suicide done in the
house to flooding of the basement. So, John wanted to sell his house. Baron Obaka, lived in Belleville which is five hundred miles from Basilla,
was a basketball coach who also run a summer camps for teens in order to teach professional basketball. In June 1, 1990, Baron decided to move to
Basilla where allowed his students to better focus on basketball training. So, He took a fancy to John's house. On June 15,1990, Baron came and
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Intentional misrepresentation of a pre–existing material fact by the defendant or the omission or concealment of a material fact if there is a duty to
disclose; 2. reliance on the misrepresentation or concealment which induces the plaintiff to act, and 3. injury to the plaintiff resulting from the
misrepresentation or concealment.(Exhibit "B")" Generally, when a buyer is injured by a fraudulent misrepresentation by the seller, the liability may
be based on the infringement of the fraud. It can be seen in this case that John constitutes a fraudulent act. Initially, before he began advertising his
home for sale, he asked the librarian if the local paper would be destroyed. This indicates that he has an intention to conceal the bad news that his
house is haunted. In addition, after water leakage in the basement, he was just trying to deal with it as soon as possible so that he could sell his house
as soon as possible instead of telling the buyer. In fact, he had an obligation to disclose such material facts to John, but he did not. Therefore, it was an
act of deliberate concealment. More importantly, by concealing the fact, John successfully sold the house to Baron, and then the haunted incident and
the leakage of the basement brought Baron huge losses in money and
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Statutes Of Limitations Of Texas
STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS IN TEXAS
TO:RICK SOLIZ
FROM:MEAGAN CORGEY
SUBJECT:STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS IN TEXAS
DATE:NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Dear Rick, I am writing to you to inform you of the statutes of limitations in Texas and my thoughts on the topic. Statutes of limitations is the time
period in which a lawsuit or other civil action must be filed, as measured from the date of the incident. Statutes of limitations can apply to criminal
cases, which prohibits prosecutors from filing criminal after the passage of a specified number of years. The statutes differ from state to state as well
as the statutes for various types of civil actions and crimes.
The legislature of the state of Texas published official revised statutes in 1879, the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The following crimes have a limit of 10 years in which can be prosecuted; Offenses related to theft by a fiduciary, theft by a public servant of
government property, forgery, injury to the elderly or disabled, arson, and compelling prostitution. The following crimes have a seven year limit;
misapplication of fiduciary property, securing execution of a document by deception, money laundering, credit card or debit card abuse, fraudulent use
or possession of identifying information, bigamy, and Medicaid fraud. The following crimes have a five year statute; theft or robbery, kidnapping or
burglary, injury to an elderly or disabled individual, abandoning or endangering a child, insurance fraud. Sexual performance by a child, if victim
younger than 17 is 20 years from 18th birthday of the victim. Other felonies have an act of three years.
Misdemeanors also have limits on when they can be prosecuted. Here are some; prostitution, pimping and pandering must be prosecuted within two
years, possession of up to two ounces is two years, theft of property of a value of less than $50 is two years as well as other misdemeanors. Some
exceptions to these statutes are if the DNA gathered shows no match for the victim of a sexual assault case, in this said case there would be no limit.
The limitation is
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Statute Of Limitations
The American justice system has created laws that are meant to help individuals in protecting rights and freedom, but in many violent cases, victims
are not helped, and society as a whole is not benefited by these laws. On sexual assaults, there are statutes of limitations that give a time restriction on
how long a victim has to come forward about the crime. Statutes of limitations are non–beneficial to any victims that have experienced a sexual assault
in any of the 34 states that have statutes (Smith). Statutes of limitations do not give victims the time they deserve to heal, but worse, leave offenders
free because of a time limit and has created a society that justifies rape. On the other hand, after many years after the crime, it may be ... Show more
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"Rape is a violent, traumatic crime suffered by a significant number of individuals," (Perkins), and 1 out of 4 women are raped in the United
States. The effects of sexual assault go on for years. Rape is a crime of shame, survivors deserve time to be comfortable enough to come forward
about their traumatic experience (Smith). Besides the shame associated with sexual assault, victims may need time to completely process and
remember the details of the assault. And even though it leaves a larger chance of not being believed, the violence of the crime leaves victims scared
and too sad to come forward. Eliminating the statutes of limitations would give victims time to heal and have the courage and strength to come
forward. "Survivors of rape also deserve justice, no matter how long it takes," (Perkins). We live in a society where it has been historically difficult
for survivors to come forward, especially victims that are facing oppression or scared that they will not be believed. Although eliminating the statutes
of limitations would not affect every person the same, it would mean everything to victims who find the courage to speak out about their assault after
years of living in fear and silence (Filipovic). The worst effect of keeping statutes of limitations is that they are
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Case Study Of City Hosp. Vs. Corp. V. Finkle
The statute of limitations does not continue to run for a counterclaim after a plaintiff's complaint. In Atl. City Hosp. v. Finkle, 110 N.J. Super. 435
(Cnty. Ct. 1970), the court held a counterclaim filed more than two years after the claim arose was not barred by the statute of limitations since the
plaintiff had initiated the principal action within the time limit. In that case, the plaintiff hospital filed for summary judgment on the defendant's
counterclaim for damages from breach of warranty, stemming from an original complaint of the plaintiff requesting payment for unpaid hospital bills.
Id. at 437. In their analysis, the court stated that there was lack of precedent on the issues in the state of New Jersey. Id. at 438. The court further
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Statute Of Limitations V. Lindsay Case Study
If you have been involved in an accident and the other party has sued you, then you have full rights to defend yourself. For this you will have to hire
an experienced and skilled personal Injury Lawyer Lindsay. He/she should have the necessary experience in defending the defendant in personal injury
cases. He/she must also have an indepth knowledge about the intricacies of the law and find out ways by which the claim against you is negated.
Some of the commonly used strategies that a defending lawyer often employs to get the case dismissed or have the compensation amount reduced.
Statute of Limitations The Statute of Limitations is a time limit within which the plaintiff has to file a case for claims. If the plaintiff has made any
mistake in filing the case, then your Injury Lawyer Lindsay can get the case... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Your lawyer will also try to find if the plaintiff has neglected in getting proper medical treatment or has not followed the recommendations properly.
He/she will also try to find out if the plaintiff is exaxerating his/her injuries. Any posts on social sites can prove to be a boon for your lawyer in
defending you especially if it can prove that the case was filed to harass you. Mitigating circumstances If it has been found that your actions have
been the cause for the accident and the plaintiff receiving injuries, then the only defense left for you is to prove negligence on the part of the
plaintiff also. Your Injury Lawyer Lindsay will try to prove that the actions of the plaintiff have played a role in contributing to the accident or he/she
can prove comparative negligence. Depending on the type of case, your lawyer can also pove that the plaintiff was aware about the risks involved and
that it was agreed upon. All or any of these aspects can help you in reducing the compensation
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Sexual Assault Limitations
"Only 344 out of every 1,000 sexual assaults are reported to police. That means about 2 out of 3 go unreported." (Rainn 1). Many victims of sexual
assault don't report the assault for certain reason, but there are some that can not report the assault because it is past the statute of limitations. The
statute of limitations is how long a person has to report a crime or how long the police can pursue a crime. The statute of limitations on sexual assault
can range from 3 to 30 years depending of the 'type' of assault and the age of the victim. Sexual Assault should not have a statute of limitations because
of the psychological effects and the time it takes for a victim to recover. In fact many victims who were sexually assaulted as children don't realize that
they were assaulted until they are adults because the memories of the assault were repressed.
On the one hand, some argue that psychological effects can interfere with a victim's testimony. The psychological trauma that a victim suffers from
being sexually assaulted can have effects that can last for decades. California Coalition Against Sexual Assault often report that after being assaulted
victims feel "shame, self–loathing and fear" and Joelle Casteix is no exception. "It took me years to understand the extent of my abuse and recover
enough to come forward, but by that time, the criminal and civil statutes of limitations had expired. Even though I had evidence that my choir director
had sexually assaulted me, there was nothing I could do to stop him from targeting other vulnerable teens" (Casteix 1). Casteix's point is that many
victims don't understand that they were assaulted until after the limitations. This makes it very difficult for victims to come forward about their assault
because when an assault is reported after the limitations very little can be done for the victim. It had taken Casteix years to understand what had
happened to her before she had came forward only to be told that her case couldn't be prosecuted even with evidence because she apparently had taken
too long to recover from her assault.
For victims it can take years or even decades to be able to recover from their assault, not just physically, but also mentally. Recovering
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Workers Compensation In Connecticut: A Case Study
Goal: Provide an overview of the Statute of Limitations regarding Workers Compensation in Connecticut. Total Word Count In This Document: 405
Title: Statute of Limitations: Filing Your Workers Compensation Claim in CT If you live and work in the state of Connecticut, you probably know
that you are entitled to file for workers' compensation if you become ill or injured while on the job and are no longer able to work. The workers'
compensation system in Connecticut provides wage replacement benefits and medical treatment to workers to ensure that they and their families are
supported even if their job resulted in their injury or illness. However, what you may not know is that the time you have to file a claim is not unlimited
– and that in
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National Child Support Of Service Case Study
There is a lot of going on with the state and everything is in motion. Things are always changing and as workers it is important to adapt to change,
be flexible. For a lot of things, there is little we can do in terms of requirements. A few weeks ago Robin attended National Child Support of Directors
meeting where he met a lot of other impressive Child Support Directors. People from every state have attended the event. Other Directors have the
same concerns and all 50 States are working together.
пѓјPrograms such BIGS Project were discussed. Where meeting NCPs upfront and getting them involved. This program seems to be the way of the
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Maybe for other agencies it is useful, but not for SEO who is trying to do their job. Leave Tracker and HRMS are good to have." Heather
recommends having updates done on DCS homepage. Not everybody remembers to go into archives.
TELEWORK: Kathy asks if we are going be able to do telework. Robin says that no details are being given out yet. Vancouver has sent number of
people. Lowest level first, and then it will build up. The forms will be send out, so the people can apply. Currently there are 3 people who telework,
such as Allura Johnson, Tia Hanke, and Amy Sehl.
пѓјREDUCE WORK SCHEDULE: AND telework – without complicating things, it's being taken slow and there is some push back. The idea still in
discussion regarding reduced work hours. Janet asks about why SEO3s would be allowed to telework. Janet points out how SEO3s are getting paid
extra money to answer for SEO2s, and they should be present in the office, rather than to call and e–mail them. Robin states that it depends on business
needs and the supervisor will decide. As an example: There are two states Michigan and Minnesota that implemented teleworking and they have been
doing this for a while. At this point one of the offices teleworks at least 50 % of the time M,W,F and then Tue, Wed, Thu. Equal coverage is important
wen people at the office. Currently we're testing things out and if it's not working then
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Statute Of Limitations In Criminal Law
Across the United States, many criminal courts have created a rule known as statute of limitations. Statute of limitations sets forth a time limit to
raising a legal issue in order to not only maintain the integrity of evidence gathered for the trial, but to also protect people from being harassed about a
crime that was never tried a long time ago. In order to begin a criminal case within statute of limitations, a prosecutor must bring forth formal charges
against a defendant within a specific amount of time after a crime is first discovered by law enforcement. The amount of time that a prosecutor can
file criminal charges against a defendant depends on the crime's classification under the federal or state criminal code. Because of the different
classifications of crimes in criminal codes, there are several forms of time limitations that prosecutors should know before deciding to file criminal
charges against a defendant.
The first type of offense is known as an infraction. In the criminal code, infractions are crimes that carry a punishment of paying a fine ("Felonies,
Misdemeanors and Infractions: The Differences", n.d.). Once law enforcement discovers this type of offense, the prosecutor is given exactly six
months to file charges against the defendant ("Time Limits for Charges: State Criminal Statutes of Limitations", n.d.). Some examples of infractions
can include citations for parking violations, running a red light, and speeding.
The next type of offense is known as
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Statute Of Limitations And Your Debt
Debt Relief Solutions– Statute of Limitations and Your Debt
Whether consumers are attempting to handle their debts or not, there is a time period in which lawsuits can be filed and collection attempts can be
made. This period is known as the Statute of Limitations and is different in every state of the U.S. However, under this law, debts cannot be
collected, sued for, or otherwise sought to be paid by creditors or collectors after this period has expired. Some states offer as little as four years, while
others will go up to 15 years or more depending on the type of debt and the state regulations. Collection agencies do not adhere to the same Statute of
Limitations as lawsuits, and consumers will have to refer to the Fair Debt Collection
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Plaintiff's Motion To Amend Case Study
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF KANSAS POURYA SHAHMALEKI, ) Plaintiff,) ) v.)Case No. ________
)KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY,) Defendant.) DEFENDANT'S MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO AMEND
Defendant submits the following Memorandum in Opposition to the Plaintiff's motion to amend their complaint. I. INTRODUCTION This Court
should deny the Plaintiff's Motion to Amend because the statute of limitations has ran on his claims and the amendment does not relate back to the
original complaint under 15(c). Plaintiff, Pourya Shahmaleki, filed a complaint against Kansas State University under 42 U.S.C. В§ 1983 on April 30,
2015, a few days before the statute of limitations ran out. After the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Spicer v. New Image Int'l, Inc., 447 F. Supp. 2d 1226, 1233 (D. Kan. 2006). The court should distinguish between true mistakes in identity and
tactical mistakes concerning who to sue. Bloesser v. Office Depot, Inc., 158 F.R.D. 168, 171 (D. Kan. 1994). If a plaintiff is aware of the identity
and involvement of other actors, but chooses not to include them in the original complaint then a mistake likely has not been made. McGregor v.
Snyder, 427 F. App'x 629, 632 (10th Cir. 2011). The nature of the complaint also matters. If a complaint shows a clear intent to include a party, but
just fails to include the name of the actor then a mistake likely occurred. Butler v. Nat'l Cmty. Renaissance of California, 766 F.3d 1191, 1203 (9th
Cir. 2014). The original complaint can serve as evidence for whether the defendants should have known that a mistake of identity was made. Id. For
example in Kruspki, a mistake was present because the plaintiff made a mistake in naming the defendant, but otherwise made it clear who the
defendant was and so the Court found it reasonable that the Defendant would know that it was intended party. Krupski v. Costa Crociere S.p.A., 560
U.S. 538, 548–49 (2010). The Court determined this was a valid mistake because of the clarity of the complaint and the fact it was it was a clear case
of misidentification.
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The Importance Of Statutes Of Limitations
Statutes of limitations are laws that limit the time that a lawsuit or a criminal case can be brought against a person. They can be very useful, mostly
for the defendant because it follows the Sixth Amendment, which states, "The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial". If the case
starts many years later, it is not justified by the United States Constitution. Statutes of limitations are fair for both plaintiffs and defendants because
they create a level playing field for the plaintiff and the defendant, completely obliterates the concern of the loss of evidence, and creates peace of mind.
First of all, statutes of limitations are useful for both plaintiffs and defendants because they create a level playing field for the plaintiff and defendant.
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Over the course of a few years, material evidence can be lost or destroyed. Witnesses, even eyewitnesses, can become unreliable as their memory
fades or they cannot come forward. This protects both the plaintiff and the defendant. It makes sure that the proof for if the defendant did it, does
not get destroyed or disappear. It protects the defendant by making sure that witnesses do not falsely claim that he was the one who did it because
they do not remember correctly. In fact, paragraph 5 of the same article says, "Another aspect of fairness concerns the diminishing value of evidence
over time; physical evidence can be lost and witnesses' memories can become unreliable. The Supreme Court of California wrote in Addison v. State
of California (1978) that 'the primary purpose of statutes of limitations is to prevent the assertion of stale claims by plaintiffs who have failed to file
their action until evidence is no longer fresh and witnesses are no longer
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The Statute Of Limitation On Rape And Sexual Assault
Many cases throughout time have not resulted in a conviction being made, for the sole reason that the charges exceeded the statute of limitations. The
statue of limitations is defined as "the maximum amount of time allowed for a party to initiate legal proceedings"(Legal dictionary, 2016). Present day,
every state is entitled to their own statute of limitations on rape and sexual assault. 34 States currently have a statutes of limitations on rape/sexual
assault. Some of these states have a statute of limitations but there is a DNA exemption rule, ruling that if a DNA match is made later than the
statute then that case will be exempt from the statute of limitations. Only 16 states have no statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault
(Filipovic, 2016, p .A23). The Bill Cosby case is a perfect example of when the statute of limitations is harmful. America loved the comedian, Bill
Cosby (age 78), for years until the sexual assault allegations came to surface. Over 50 woman have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault throughout
the last couple decades, but many courts were not able to convict Cosby due to the statute of limitations taking precedent. In some cases lawsuits were
enough to quiet the victims (accusing Cosby). There was still one young woman, Andrea Constand, who accused Cosby of raping her in 2004 in
Cosby's mansion in Pennsylvania(occurring within the statute of limitations) (Filipovic, 2016, p . A23). "Pennsylvania's statute of limitations for rape
and sexual
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Hawkins V Clayton Case Summary Essay
Hawkins v Clayton [1988] HCA 15; (1988) 164 CLR 539 (8 April 1988) High Court of Australia Case Title: HAWKINS v. CLAYTON [1988] HCA 15;
(1988) 164 CLR 539 F.C. 88/012 Medium Neutral Citation:[1988] HCA 15 Hearing Date(s): 1987, May 13 1988, April 8 Decision Date:20 June
2011 Jurisdiction: High Court of Australia Before:C.J Mason J. Wilson J. Brennan J. Deane J. Gaudron Catchwords: Negligence– Duty of care –
Solicitor – Will held by solicitor – Failure to inform executor of death of testator and of contents – Whether duty to do so – Loss to estate caused by
executor's ignorance of death – Measure of damages. Limitation of Actions – Tort– Accrual of cause of action –... Show more content on
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Smith (1808) 10 East 293, at p 295 (103 ER 786, at p 787) Meyappa Chetty v. Supramanian Chetty (1916) 1 AC 603, at pp 608–609 Ryan v. Davies
Bros. Ltd. [1921] HCA 53; (1921) 29 CLR 527, at p 536) Pinchon's Case [1572] EngR 289; (1611) 9 CoRep 86b, at p 88b [1572] EngR 289; (77 ER
859, at p 863) Texts Cited: Sir James Stephen, A History of the Criminal Law of England (1883) Parties: Representation– Counsel: File number(s):
DECISION The case of Hawkins V Clayton was the result of a breach of duty by the solicitors of the testator, Mrs Brasier, and to the executor of
the estate, Mr Hawkins. The solicitors were in custody of Mrs Brasier's will and seemingly were not aware of the testators death for some time as
they had written letters to her regarding her will in September 1978 and August 1979 with no response. After the commencement of the action taken
up by Mr Hawkins, he had passed and his widow and executor continued the action as she had become Mrs Brasier's executor by devolution. Mr
Hawkins and his family had lived with Mrs Brasier as a "tenant" in her home at Blakehurst, sometime during August 1973 Mr Hawkins and Mrs
Brasier had had a disagreement and the Hawkins family had left the Blakehurst house. It was determined that Mrs Brasier had spoken with Mr Hawkins
about his appointment as executor but had not confirmed it once the will was written.
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The Elements Of Dystopian Society In Divergent, By...
Dystopian society is a way that this author shows what the future will be like when one person takes charge of a small large group. The elements of
dystopian society in Divergent by Veronica Roth are limitations, corporate control, and the factions. The limitations presented in this story include
the walls in which the city of Chicago is surrounded by; no one is allowed outside the fence. Another limitation is the factions, which are groups that
you are put into based on your personality. You are given a test and one chance to choose a new faction that best fits your wants and needs and if you
fail to choose or succeed in a faction, you become factionless. Factionless means that you don't belong anywhere are are viewed publicly as a disgrace.
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You may not leave to go visit a friend or family that lives in another faction, this rule is enforced in all five factions but some rules differ in other
factions. Like, in Dauntless you can no longer be a part of the faction once you get into your elder years and then you can pick one of two options;
suicide or factionless. In Abnegation you must not look in the mirror because it is vain. Abnegation is one of the more strict factions, you may not
wear your hair down unless at home before bed. You may not show large amounts of skin so you have to wear a lot of clothing. If you see someone in
need, you must stop and help them. Abnegation values selflessness, so you must always put others first. In candor, the honest faction, you always have
to tell the truth. In Amity, you must always remain peaceful and stay out of conflict with everyone. All these rules within the factions control everyone
who lives in them and puts them into the mindset that they want them to have. Dystopian societies always have a lot of rules in which the citizens
have to follow and that plays a major role in
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The Importance Of Legal Law : The Cause Of Law
1. A cause of action is a legal basis for a lawsuit based on the facts of the case and applicable law. It's the legal right to recover damages. The legally
recognized right to sue.
2. Identifying the elements of a cause of action is important to the litigation process because each of the elements must be proven at trial for the
plaintiff to prevail. Moreover, in order to win a case the attorney has to present evidence that supports each element of the cause of action.
3. Under a legal rule known as the statute of limitations and any lawsuit arising from an accident or injury must be filed within a certain time limit or
the injured person's legal claim will be barred and his or her right to sue will be lost forever. The term also refers to the maximum time period in
which any lawsuit must be filed in court. Every state has enacted its own statute of limitations, requiring any personal injury suit be filed in court
within a set time after the incident or injury. According to Exhibit 3–6 on page 69, a (federal statute – actions arising under acts of congress) civil
action arising under an Act of Congress may not be commenced later than four years after the cause of action accrues. In regards to time for
commencing action against the United States, every civil action commenced against the United States shall be barred unless the complaint is filed
within six years after the right of action accrues. Lastly, the state of California Statute states that an action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the
death of an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another must be brought within two years. Commonly, statues of limitations set time
limits for filing a complaint and are easily determined and calculated. To summarize, all lawsuits must be filed in a timely manner. Time limitations for
filing lawsuits are known as statues of limitations and claim statutes. The equitable concept of laches also limits the time in which to file suit. Time
limits vary depending on the type of case and jurisdiction.
4. Ticker systems are calendaring systems. They are important in litigation law firms because missing a statute of limitations or a claim statute can
result in a malpractice claim against the law firm.
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The Trial And The Murder Trial
It was a slow morning in Judge Herscovitz' courtroom where only a couple hearings were being taken care of. Mostly matters in which Defense
asked for their clients' time to be waived and the judge granting them in time waived. The double murder trial was still taking place in Department N
with Judge Robinson. The defense attorney wanted to call in Detective Shields to answer some clarifications regarding the news media release of the
murder. There was confusion over when the news was published as for the dates did not match up when testimonies were given. The Judge gave the
okay for the Defense Attorney to ask the Detective regarding the dates and time. The detective clarified how it happen but didn't know why the dates
did not match up. Her testimony was the last one and people rest their case. The judge began to explain to the jurors the charges the defendant was
facing and informed them each of the charges need it to be decided separately. The defendant was looking at three counts; one was attempted murder,
first degree, and second–degree murder.
Before taking a break for lunch, Judge Robinson took care of hearing that was quite interesting. It was regarding a defendant who was facing charges
of vandalism, assault with a deadly weapon, firing a weapon in a public city limit and attempted murder. The defendant made aware to the Judge that
he wanted to represent himself. He believed the public defender he had was not going to represent him correctly. The judge was
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Statute Of Limitations In Medical Malpractice Case
You feel that the treating doctor has committed medical negligence and you are suffering from it. Instead of getting better, your health has deteriorated
which has cost financial and emotional losses. When you consult a Personal Injury Lawyer Brampton who has the necessary experience successfully
dealing with cases of medical negligence, it is confirmed that you can file your claim case.
A major question that arises is whether your medical malpractice case compliant with the requirements of the Statute of Limitations or not?
The Statute of Limitations in a medical malpractice case is complex as many factors are involved in this. The standard time limit gives you a certain
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One of the factors that may influence the Statute of Limitations rule is the discovery rule wherein it is stated to be the moment when you discovered
the malpractice.
The next question that you should ask the Personal Injury Lawyer Brampton after the confirmation is regarding the worth of your case and would it
be worth pursuing it. To answer this query, many factors are needed to be taken into consideration. The main factor that needs to be considered is the
time factor which is a very difficult query to be answered. The answer to this again depends upon many variables and the safest answer is that it may
take several years.
According to Personal Injury Lawyer Brampton, there are some factors that greatly dictate and influence the time factor in the medical malpractice
cases. The biggest factor is that there is no established timetable on which the medical malpractice case can proceed. As a general rule, the slowness of
the progress of your medical malpractice case is in direct proportion to its complexity and potential value.
The factors that may make your case more complicated are
The novelty or complexity of your medical
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Good Faith: Statute Of Limitations
Despite the aggressive battle against these perpetrators, they are entitled to defenses, and the two most common defenses against alleged violations of
the mail and wire fraud statutes are to proclaim that the acts were made in good faith, or the not–really–a–defense–but–a–technicality, statute of
limitations.
A. Good Faith
Starting with the Good Faith defense, if the defendant asserts a good faith belief that and alleges that any "fraudulent" representations were in fact true
when made, this would hereby rebut the fraudulent intent element. If there is sufficient evidence on this matter, they defendant may request a jury
instruction directly on the issue, and if the defendant does in fact assert this defense, the prosecution will likely be admitted to introduce other acts of
the person for the jury to weigh the evidence accordingly.
B. Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations for mail and wire fraud schemes has generally been five years from the day of the fraudulent act. It has been recognized
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SENTENCING
The statutes 1341, and 1343 of regarding respective mail and wire fraud provisions, state that any defendant that is convicted of mail and wire fraud,
that is not specifically affecting any financial institution, shall subject to a fine, a prison term of up to twenty years, or both. Concurrently, any
violations may also result in civil or criminal forfeiture.
The Unite States Sentencing Guidelines is the governing law when it comes to the sentencing of those who have violated federal criminal law.
Specifically, under Part B: Chapter 1, which includes "Offenses Involving Fraud and Deceit." Under this specific provision, it provides that every
single instance of mailing or wiring fraud constitutes a separate count for sentencing purpose, and as the monetary loss of each victim increases or the
intended loss, the punishment becomes gradually more
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Disadvantages Of Court Litigation
Restitution of cultural property has always been primarily an affair of the State, with each State actor claiming sovereignty or ownership over
significant cultural property. Traditionally, it is from this angle that this issue is addressed, as matter of straightforward law. In order to resolve such
disputes, court litigation may be an appropriate option, particularly when the parties are uncooperative, or a precedent is required. However,
increasingly, circumstances arise where in light of the complexity of the subject matter, the emergence of new actors in restitution claims, specific
limitation periods and the non–retroactive nature of international instruments, court litigation can no longer always provide for the most efficient and
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The art world is a unique environment that places much reliance on confidentiality and close personal relationships, and therefore ethics, grey letter
law, and soft codes play a very important role. As a result, the process of ADR is better suited for the art world and cultural property disputes
compared to litigation, because it is primarily focused on the concepts of voluntariness and party autonomy. ADR is generally cheaper and quicker than
litigation. This view was expressed for example in the English case of Tavoulareas v Lau, which demonstrates the disadvantages of litigation in the
field of cultural property. The judge stated in that case:
"The first extraordinary aspect of this bitterly–fought litigation is that the claimant has spent some ВЈ60,000 on it to date, the defendants ВЈ25,000;
ВЈ85,000 in all, over a claim worth at most ВЈ23,500. Now, litigation must be fun if the parties are prepared to spend that much on a rollercoaster ride
to judgment without pausing, either of them, to suggest that mediation would be a more sensible way to resolve their
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Navy Pay Condition
For all my conditions he mentions a 12–month period of requirement. My accident was on 05FEB12, and if you went by the amended date of
01JUL13 I would still be well over that time. Date was amended to 01JUL13 to account for Navy pay while I was on restricted duty status for the
rehabilitation stage of my release from active duty and placed on TDRL. During this process the Navy determines my disabilities in conjunction
with the VA 38 CFR book C, and makes a determination of severity of a sailors injuries and is then forwarded onto the holding station of where the
sailor is stationed. This process can take up to a couple years. My package was sent out almost a year before I got a response putting me on the list.
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I used to hike, work on cars, work out, work in the military, run, go to clubs, movies, and so on. I remembered to shower, brush my teeth and general
grooming. I was fit and in good shape. Now I might go 3 times a week 7 miles down the road to take a class that is 50 minutes to and hour and a half
on average to use or try to use the GI BILL I earned. (I'll get into this later) I might go to the grocery store once a week or two. This is for simple items
most of the time accompanied by my wife such as: cereal, milk, sanI might now watch some TV or sleep on most days. My wife has to remind me
to shower, brush etc. He also pointed out household chores and mowing. Household chores are done only when I'm able and aren't done on a
schedule nor do I mow the lawn. When I did it was once a month or so on a tiny yard roughly 15" X 10". This took me maybe 5 minutes when I did
mow. I maybe mowed 6 times in the course of a year at my rental home in Eugene. I specifically bought a lightweight battery powered mower at that
time because I couldn't operate a regular gas mower without pain. I now have a service at my new home that takes care of my lawn needs
(Neighbors lawn care) as I am unable to do the weeding, edging, etc. Laundry is done only when we run out of stuff to wear. This is not done as a
routine either. I'm not sure where the "symptoms did not prevent him from venturing outside alone or
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Personal Injury Cases
The fact that accidents are common doesn't make your confusion or your pain dissipate that can result from an injury or an accident to you or your
loved one. If you make a choice to assert your legal rights in the aftermath of an accident or an injury that took place in that accident, you might have a
wide range of questions in general regarding personal injury cases.
Defining a "Personal Injury" Case
"Personal injury" cases are legal disputes that arise when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else might be legally
responsible for that harm. A personal injury case can become formalized through civil court proceedings that seek to find others legally at fault through
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This action is referred to as, "filing a lawsuit".
An Informal Settlement
Realistically, the majority of disputes over who's at fault for an injury or accident are resolved via some type of early, informal settlement. Typically,
these informal settlements are achieved among the parties who are involved personally in the applicable dispute, their insurance companies, and the
lawyers that representing each side. A settlement usually stems from negotiations, followed by an agreement in written form, which shows that each
side agrees not to proceed with any further legal action, such as a lawsuit, by opting to alternatively resolve the matter by payment of an agreeable
financial sum.
Mediation & Arbitration
The middle ground that bridges an informal settlement and a lawsuit are alternative resolution procedures, such as mediation and arbitration
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Affirmative Defense Essay
PRELIMINARY RESEARCH AFFIRMATIVE DEFFENSE
I have located the following cases and statues that I believe can be used as Affirmative Defenses for our client, Anheuser–Bush in the case of Justin
King. Further, I believe the statute of limitation has expired for filing this auto accident claim for negligence, the Plaintiff is more than 50% negligent in
his own injuries, therefore, modified comparative negligence, further, the plaintiff failed to wear protective headgear as is required in his resident state
of Missouri. 1. Negligence / Personal Injury – 2 Years with Modified Discovery Rule (knew or should have known injury was wrongfully caused even
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In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and in the event the passing movement
involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching
from the opposite direction. (625 ILCS 5/11–705) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11–705) Sec. 11–705. Drive on right side of roadway – Exceptions. (b) Upon a
2 lane roadway, providing for 2–way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall be driven in the right–hand lane available for traffic, or as close as practicable
to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when
preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. (625 ILCS 5/11–701) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11–701)Sec. 11–701; (Source:
P.A. 76–1586.) (ilga) 3. Reckless driving; aggravated reckless driving. (a) A person commits reckless driving if he or she: (1) drives any vehicle with a
willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property; (625 ILCS 5/11–503) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11–503) Sec. 11–503. (ilga). Definitions
(36) "Motorcycle", a motor vehicle operated on two wheels; 2. Every person
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Detrimental Reliance
Detrimental Reliance Detrimental Reliance occurs when someone takes action or fails to take action because of what appeared to be a promise
made by another individual, without knowing if true or untrue. It is very similar to Promissory Estoppel in that the other party is "estopped" or
legally prevented from denying liability, even though no formal contract was formed, because of its promise. An estoppel by representation [of fact]
will arise between A and B if the following elements are made out. First, A makes a false representation of fact to B or to a group of which B was a
member. [It is not necessary to demonstrate A knew that the representation was untrue.] Second, in making the representation, A intended or [in the
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After receiving his first patent for Modtrack, Condrey entered into a licensing agreement with Harrell Equipment. This licensing agreement, and the
copyrighted blueprints of the Modtrack system, formed the basis of his lawsuit. In response to Condrey 's allegations, Harrell Equipment filed a
cross–complaint against SunTrust asserting that SunTrust: (1) fraudulently induced Harrell Equipment to agree to the March 1999 deal because
SunTrust never intended to follow through with the agreement; (2) caused Harrell Equipment to partially perform and thus detrimentally rely on
SunTrust 's oral promises; (3) fraudulently converted Harrell Equipment 's property because SunTrust 's foreclosure proceedings involved violations of
state law duties regulating professional conduct in foreclosure proceedings; (4) breached its contract with Harrell Equipment when it failed to sell the
assets to Vada, the third party purchaser selected by Harrell Equipment; (5) tortiously interfered with Harrell Equipment 's business opportunities during
its daily operation of Harrell Equipment; and (6) concealed and destroyed evidence that would support Harrell Equipment 's claims. The magistrate
judge found that the conversion and tortious interference with property rights claims were improper collateral attacks on the underlying state court
judgments; those judgments terminated Harrell Equipment 's interest in its assets and inventory. The
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Delaware 's Adopted Version Of The Ucc Defines A Good Essay
Delaware's adopted version of the UCC defines a good as "all things which are moveable at the time of identification of the contract for sale" and
necessitates said goods to be "both existing and identified before any interest in them can pass." 6 Del. C. В§2–105. If these requirements are found to
be met "an action for breach of any contract for sale must be commenced within in 4 years after the cause of action has accrued." Further, "a breach of
warranty accrues when tender of delivery is made, except...where a warranty explicitly extends to future performance..." 6 Del. C. В§2–725.
In contrast, if said requirements are not met, breaches of promises, such as warranties and contracts, must adhere to the three–year statute of limitations
set for in title 10 section 8106 of Delaware's Commercial Code. Specifically, В§8106 provides; "No action to recover damages...arising out of
contractual...relations, based on a promise...[or] caused by an injury...indirectly from the act of the defendant shall be brought after the expiration of 3
years from the accruing of the cause of such action..." 10 Del. C. В§8106. Therefore, in order to determine if Petrograd's breach of warranty claim
will remain a viable option, an analysis of the classification of the contract must first be considered.
A.The disputed contract is a services contract and should not be governed by the UCC.
A court will likely hold the contract in dispute, one which involves a mixture of both goods and services, as predominately
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Limitations Of Law Enforcement
In the United States of America, the work of law enforcement is hit hard with various polices and limitations that can be good for the accused
criminal, but bad for the each of the citizens in the surrounding community that was affected by the accused perpetrator. Even though there are lot
of limitations on how law enforcement does their work on a daily basis, there are two main limitations in criminal law that stand out amongst the
rest. These two concepts of criminal law that affect the day to day operations of the law enforcement profession are known as statute of limitations
and ex post facto laws. Each of the factors associated with these two concepts severely impact the work of law enforcement in some way shape or
form. The first concept that impacts the work of law enforcement is ex post facto laws. Ex post facto is Latin for "after the fact" and is used to
describe regulations that criminalize a certain type of conduct that was legal when the conduct was originally performed ("Ex Post Facto," 2007).
Because of the United States Constitution, these actions are prohibited from being used by the government. The main reason why this protection is in
effect in order to avoid having the government spontaneously create laws just because they deem that the action was wrong in their opinion. An
example of this can be seen in a situation where a person hugs a friend and the government spontaneously creates a law that hugging a friend is
punishable under law, police officers
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Record Keeping Violation : Osha
Record Keeping Violation After some research on many record keeping violations that OSHA has placed or investigated, I came across an
investigation that involved AKM LLC, that did business as Volks Contractors. After an OSHA inspection, citations were assessed and monetary
fines were put into place. The company appealed the citations and the process continued. This investigation into AKM LLC dates back from
January 11, 2002 through April 22, 2006. OSHA states that the company did not prepare incident forms, incident logs, or year end summaries as
they were to be filled out and some not at all. In November of 2006, OSHA issued 171 citations and a total of $13,300 in fines. The violation dates
ranged from as far out as 4.5 years to a little over 6 months before the citation and fines were issued to the company. This company felt that the
citations and fines were untimely and wanted them to be dismissed for this reason. An ALJ with theOccupational Safety and Health Review
Commission (OSHRC) upheld the citations and fines, so the company decided to appeal. OSHA continued to argue that the violations were in fact
timely as the company never bothered to correct them over time and the company continued to not meet the record keeping requirements. They also
state that the statue of limitations has to be read along with the requirements that employers maintain records for five years. OSHA thus maintained
that "the real statute of limitations" was the "record retention period
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The 's Claim Against Coleman Successful Despite Any...
A court will likely find Petrograd's claim against Coleman successful despite any statute of limitations concerns. Delaware's adopted version of the
UCC requires that "[a]n action for breach . . . must be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action has accrued." Del. Code Ann. tit. 6 В§
2–275 (LEXIS through 80 Laws 2016, ch. 430). Conversely, breach of promise situations not involving the UCC must adhere to the three–year statute
of limitations as set forth in the state's commercial code. Specifically, section 8106 provides; "[n]o action to recover damages . . . arising out of
contractual . . . relations, based on a promise . . . [or] caused by an injury . . . indirectly from the act of the defendant shall be brought after the
expiration of 3 years from the accruing of the cause of such action . . . ." Del. Code Ann. tit. 10 В§ 8106 (LEXIS through 80 Laws 2016, ch. 430).
Accordingly, this memo will address whether this contract should be governed by the UCC, if the current circumstances can qualify for an exemption
in either scenario, and examine whether any alternative opportunities exist.
A.The disputed contract is primarily service–based and should not be governed by the UCC.
Petrograd can likely prove the mixed contract in dispute is predominately service–based and therefore unsuitable to be governed by the UCC. Given
that software has yet to be definitively classified in this state, Delaware courts are ultimately free to choose the body of law they find most
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Limitations Are Affecting Our Mental And Social Abilities
As Foer mentioned in his article, limitations are affecting our physical abilities to remember, but in Bechdel's case, they are also affecting our
mental and social abilities. In The Ordinary Devoted Mother, Bechdel focuses on her struggle to write caused by her relationship with her mother.
Although her relationship is generally positive, there are bad aspects of it that make Bechdel's job and life complicated, that limits her. This is
especially evident when Bechdel says, "The thing is, I can't write this book until I get her our of my head. But the only way to get her out of my
head is by writing the book! It's a paradox" (Bechdel 95). Bechdel is faced with an obstacle of not being able to do what she loves because her
mother is mentally preventing her form doing so. It is as if her mother is an omnipresent force that is holding Bechdel back. From this problem,
Bechdel is mentally and physically exhausting herself in attempts to be free from her problem. From going to therapists, to having bad dreams,
Bechdel is both consciously and sub–consciously searching for a way out. Even though Bechdel suggests that some limitations can only bring
improvement to oneself, she as presents the idea that limitations can also take a large tole a person's well–being. She is living in a reality where the
thought of her mother haunts her and is preventing her form doing her job. Even if one day Bechdel finds a way to let go and move on from whatever
trouble caused this problem, that does
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Summary: The 15-Year Limitation Period
The fifteen–year limitation period commences on the date stated in the lease agreement. For Mr Day, his agreement had stipulated that proceedings to
collect unpaid amounts may start until the later of: Concerning unpaid Highway 407 toll invoices where a transponder is not in use, the two–year
limitation period under s.4 of the Limitations Act, 2002 applies. It commences on the date the non–paying customer's vehicle permit is denied renewal
because of the failure to pay toll debts. The court noted the following in reaching its decision: Mr. Day argued that the start date for the limitation
period would create uncertainty because 407 ETR has discretion if and when to send a notice to the Registrar to put a debtor into licence plate denial.
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Statute Of Limitations
As you know, the Statute of Limitations to file an Application for Adjudication of Claim is generally one year after the date of injury or one year after
the last benefit aid or last medical treatment furnished, in accordance with Labor Code section 5405.
Even if an applicant did not file an Application within that one year statute of limitation, the Application in the form of a Petition for New and Further
Disability per Labor Code section 54010, which extends a statute of limitations to five years from the date of injury.
In order to enforce a statute of limitations defense, the court generally requires us to issue a Reynold's Notice to the applicant informing him of the
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There has been an error in the court system. Apparently, the court has associated this date of injury with a different issuer. We have been in constant
contact with the applicant's attorney to correct this issue. The employer on the Application for Adjudication of Claim clearly listed Salinas Tallow
Company, LLC as the employer, but for some reason, the court had a different employer listed. As soon as we fix this error, we will file a Notice of
Representation. I will then file an Answer to the Application for Adjudication of Claim, specifically asserting our statute of limitation
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Improper Venue Case Study
I.Venue The first issue is whether the court err in denying Wright's motion to transfer for improper venue. The purpose of venue rule is to protect
local trial courts from having to entertain claims that have little or no connection with the locality. Venue is proper in a county where the defendant
resides or the transaction giving rise to the cause of action occurred. A partnership organized or transact business in IL is a resident for venue
purpose of any county in which it has its registered office or other office or is doing business. Here, Wright is a resident of Du Page county and
General Hospital, LLP (General) located in Will County. Choi filed his claim against Wright and General in Du Page County. The defendants filed
motion to transfer venue to Will's county based on improper venue. However, Venue is proper because one of the defendants lives in De Page County.
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II.Discovery Rule The second issue inquires the effect of discovery rule in the statute of limitation rule applicable in Choi claim. Under discovery
rule, the statute of limitation begins to run when the plaintiff knew or should have known that they suffered an injury or the injury is caused by the
defendant. Statute of limitation for negligence claim is 2 years. Here, the operation that gives rise to Choi injury took place on June 15, 2004. Choi
learned about the injury on July 31, 2008 when he received the letter from General's Internal Investigation Report. Until this point and before the test,
Choi didn't know that the operation caused him contraction of Hepatitis C. Pursuant to discovery rule, the 2 year limitation period starts to run from
this time onwards and Choi brought his suet before the end of this 2 years period. Therefore, pursuant to discovery rule Choi's claim is not bard by the
statute of
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The Case Of The Lawsuit
The Complaint Should Be Dismissed Because the Statute of Limitations Has Ran
Shahmaleki's complaint is futile because the statute limitation has run on the civil rights claims. 42 U.S.C. В§ 1982 does not include its own statutes
of limitations. Instead, courts borrow limitation periods from state law. Courts adopt the most analogous limitations period. In Kansas, the analogous
action for В§ 1983 is injury to the rights of another. That means under Kansas law, the statutes of limitations for claims arising out of В§ 1983 is two
years. Here, the statutes of limitations period has passed. The claim set out by Shahmaleki arose on May 1, 2013. As two years have passed since the
claim arose, the statute of limitations has run and this Court should dismiss Shahmaleki's complaint.
The amended complaint also does not relate back to the original complaint. An amendment to change or add a party must meet the requirements listed
under 15(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure for it relate back. These requirements are 1) the amended claim must arise out of the conduct,
transaction, or occurrence set out in the original pleading, 2) sufficient notice must be provided to the new parties, and 3) the new defendants must
have known or should have known that the action would be brought against them, but for a mistake concerning the proper party's identity. In this case,
the Defendants do not dispute the first two requirements, but Shahmaleki has not shown his amended
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Essay on Case Study
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE
TENTH CIRCUIT
Case No. 81–1505
Transamerica Oil Corporation, Plaintiff–Appellee,
v.
Lynes, Inc. and Baker International Corporation, Defendants–Appellants.
723F.2d 758; 1983 U.S. App. LEXIS 14288; 37 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. (Callaghan) 1076
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December 21, 1983
PROCEDURAL POSTURE
Plaintiff brought suit under the Kansas Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) to recover damages resulting from the breach of an express warranty by the
defendant. Ajury in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas found in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant appealed the decision.
SUMMARY OF KEY FACTS
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However, actions pursuant to the UCC В§ 84–3–725 for breach of any contract for sale must be commenced within four years. If the court of applies
common law the plaintiffs' claim is barred. If the court applies the UCC the plaintiffs' claim is timely. The defendant's case–in–point relied on Miller v.
Williams. This case, however, applied to rental of equipment rather than the sale of equipment. Since this case involves the sale of goods, §§
84–2–102, 84–2–105, and 84–2–106 of the UCC apply in addition to the four–year statues of limitations.
2. Plaintiff filed suit against the defendant for breach of an express warranty under Kansas law.
K.S.A. В§ 84–2–313 states any affirmation of fact or promise made by the seller to the buyer which relates to the goods and becomes part of the
basis of the bargain creates an express warranty that the goods shall conform to the affirmation or promise. However, the defendant claims the
advertising and oral conversations with the plaintiff were merely opinions of the seller therefore no express warranty was created. Defendant used
Topeka Mill & Elevator Co. v. Triplett as case–in–point. Plaintiff objected using Boehm v. Fox to illustrate that the statement made by Mr.
Spencer, district manager, assuring him that the devises were applicable for permanent use was sufficient in creating an express warranty. Moreover,
the plaintiff used Scheuler v. Aamco Transmission to convey, under Kansas law, that
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Mcl 559 Analysis
Interpretation of the Plain Language of MCL 559.167 The defendants argued that MCL 559.167, as amended by 2016 PA 233, repealed and replaced
all prior versions of MCL 559.167 on September 21, 2016. The Court held that defendants' argument failed for several reasons. First, the court held that
MCL 559.167, as amended by 2002 PA 283, eliminated any rights to construct units 1–14. The court held that the time period to construct of withdraw
units 1–14 ended no later than October 27, 1999. The court held that even if the ten (10) year period did not begin to run until 2002, when 2002 PA
283 was enacted, it expired no later 2012. Accordingly, the court held that the enactment of 2016 PA 233 did not change the fact that the right to
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The court relied on the plain language of the statute as well as the statute of frauds, MCL 566.106. Specifically, the court held that the right to construct
"need not be built" units is eliminated by operation of law and that a property interest created by operation of law is not subject to the statute of frauds.
As such, the court granted summary disposition in favor of the Cove Creek Condominium Association and held that the "need not be built" units ceased
to exist and that the defendants could not withdraw the undeveloped land from the condominium in 2016.
Conclusion
While Cove Creek Condominium Association v Vistal Land & Home Development, L.L.C., et al., Oakland County Circuit Court Case No.
16–155706–CH (Order Granting Summary Disposition, Dated February 10, 2017) is only a circuit court opinion, it certainly provides a significant
amount guidance in interpreting MCL 559.167. Until there is a published court of appeals opinion that interprets MCL 559.167, attorneys, co–owners,
condominium associations, developers, successor developers and title companies should be aware of the following takeaways from the Cove Creek case:
1.MCL 559.167, as amended by 2002 PA 283, applies to ALL condominiums that existed at the time the statute was enacted, not just condominiums that
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Statute Of Limitations Explained

  • 1. Statutes Of Limitations You remember the sounds of glass shattering and recall the feeling of your heart skipping as the pain that quickly followed. The feeling of helplessness while seeing the devastating accident that you had no part in causing. Frustration quickly followed as you began to think of the negligence of the incident, which soon turns to worry when thinking about what you are going to do next. When you are in a car accident due to someone else's heedlessness, it can be frustrating, scary and sometimes even devastating. It was by no fault of your own, you or your loved ones have suffered from it, and now what? Do you have options for moving forward? The answer is yes! Pursuing a lawsuit against the negligent party involved can seem like a daunting... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Filing a claim is only the beginning step in the whole process. Once that initial step is taken, you need to build a strong case for a personal injury accident lawsuit which requires a great deal of time and resources. Finding and serving the negligent party can take weeks or longer before it is determined all the parties that were involved in the accident. Personal documents need to be acquired and organized, a lot of paperwork needs to be filled out and depositions need to be taken. Also, the longer you hold off on filing a claim, the more likely you will be to lose track of certain witnesses, doctors, documents and other important evidence needed to strengthen your ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. Statute Of Limitations : Protection Of Freedom And Rights Statute of Limitations: Protection of Freedom and Rights Sophia Scales Ashford University Ted Ellis April 28, 2015Limitations of criminal law and due process are present in almost all parts of the statutory law. One major component of these limitations is what is known as "the Statute of Limitations," or a statute which limits the time a crime is allowed to be prosecuted by. This is an essential part of the criminal justice system today, and has been for centuries. With these statutes, citizens have more of their rights protected and the government power is put into check. The Statute of Limitations, despite the limitations and barriers it puts on the prosecutorial team or the plaintiffs, is beneficial to American citizens in many forms. The Statute of Limitations can hinder the criminal justice system in some aspects, but is a beneficial tool which continues to protect citizens from an overbearing government and justice system. Because of this, the American criminal justice system has become what it is today and allows for protection of rights which are considered undeniable. Through the examination and analyzation of both historical and modern aspects of the American criminal law, the evidence proves the Statute of Limitations is an essential part of the criminal justice system, for both the government and the citizens themselves. When analyzing the importance of the Statute of Limitations, the historical origins of the statute as well as criminal law ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. Statute Of Limitations When you are injured in an accident due to the recklessness of someone else, you find yourself in quandary. Even though you are injured and in severe pain, you have to take care of so many things immediately. You not only have to get yourself medical treatment, but also get the contact details of the eyewitnesses of the accident, get photographs and collect evidence. You also have to contact and notify the right authorities including the police and your insurance company regarding the accident. Many of the above things can be taken care of if you contact a good and competent Injury Lawyer Oshawa. You must always remember that there is Statute of Limitations applicable at each and every step of the personal injury cases, whether it is notifying the concerned organizations including the insurance company about... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... For the insurance company, its ultimate goal is zero payout and for this it will try many types of underhand tactics. To reach its goal, the insurance company will many times take advantage of your agitated state of mind and emotionally blackmail you to sign some papers without looking into them thoroughly. Having Injury Lawyer Oshawa by your side will save you from getting duped. Another tactic of the insurance company of which you must be aware of is the recorded statement. There is no reason for you to give any such statement to the insurance company. You will gain nothing from it while lose a lot by giving any statement to the company without consulting your attorney. The recorded statement can be used against you in many ways. It can also potentially show that you may not be having a valid claim especially if the recorded statement was taken with a malevolent interest of undermining your legitimate claim. If you are forced to give a recorded statement, it would be beneficial if your Injury Lawyer Oshawa gives it on your ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. Medical Negligence Research Paper One thing that sets medical malpractice apart from other legal issues is the challenge of understanding if you are, in fact, a victim. You may have gone in for a simple medical procedure six months ago and yet now you find yourself in a hospital bed. Or you may have had a loved one pass away after/during treatment at a hospital. Dealing with the issues of this new reality can be overwhelming on their own without adding the possibility that there was medical malpractice involved. One of the most frustrating things about being a victim of medical malpractice or medical negligence is that, as you deal with the many issues surrounding your injury, the time you have to take action is steadily ticking away. You may wonder if you should focus on your recovery or on managing the issues around your loved one's death before you look into filing a malpractice lawsuit. That can make it very difficult for you to be made whole or find justice.... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There is a time limit, by law, on how long you have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. This time limit is called the "statute of limitations." If the statute of limitations expires before you file a lawsuit, you lose the chance to be compensated for your loss and to seek justice, even if it is clear you were a victim. The statute of limitations is not meant to make things particularly unfair for victims of medical malpractice. The reason we have a statute of limitations is to find a balance for protecting injured parties while allowing medical providers a chance to defend themselves while records and witnesses are still available. There are a few triggers that start the clock on the statute of limitations running, those ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. Baron Vs Pealin Case Relevant Facts The case is about Mr. Baron and Mr. john. John Pealin is the owner of an old four story house which located in the city of Basilla that is a small town far away from the metropolitan cities. The house of Mr. Baron is full of historical events from murder and suicide done in the house to flooding of the basement. So, John wanted to sell his house. Baron Obaka, lived in Belleville which is five hundred miles from Basilla, was a basketball coach who also run a summer camps for teens in order to teach professional basketball. In June 1, 1990, Baron decided to move to Basilla where allowed his students to better focus on basketball training. So, He took a fancy to John's house. On June 15,1990, Baron came and visited John's house.... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Intentional misrepresentation of a pre–existing material fact by the defendant or the omission or concealment of a material fact if there is a duty to disclose; 2. reliance on the misrepresentation or concealment which induces the plaintiff to act, and 3. injury to the plaintiff resulting from the misrepresentation or concealment.(Exhibit "B")" Generally, when a buyer is injured by a fraudulent misrepresentation by the seller, the liability may be based on the infringement of the fraud. It can be seen in this case that John constitutes a fraudulent act. Initially, before he began advertising his home for sale, he asked the librarian if the local paper would be destroyed. This indicates that he has an intention to conceal the bad news that his house is haunted. In addition, after water leakage in the basement, he was just trying to deal with it as soon as possible so that he could sell his house as soon as possible instead of telling the buyer. In fact, he had an obligation to disclose such material facts to John, but he did not. Therefore, it was an act of deliberate concealment. More importantly, by concealing the fact, John successfully sold the house to Baron, and then the haunted incident and the leakage of the basement brought Baron huge losses in money and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Statutes Of Limitations Of Texas STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS IN TEXAS TO:RICK SOLIZ FROM:MEAGAN CORGEY SUBJECT:STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS IN TEXAS DATE:NOVEMBER 4, 2014 Dear Rick, I am writing to you to inform you of the statutes of limitations in Texas and my thoughts on the topic. Statutes of limitations is the time period in which a lawsuit or other civil action must be filed, as measured from the date of the incident. Statutes of limitations can apply to criminal cases, which prohibits prosecutors from filing criminal after the passage of a specified number of years. The statutes differ from state to state as well as the statutes for various types of civil actions and crimes. The legislature of the state of Texas published official revised statutes in 1879, the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The following crimes have a limit of 10 years in which can be prosecuted; Offenses related to theft by a fiduciary, theft by a public servant of government property, forgery, injury to the elderly or disabled, arson, and compelling prostitution. The following crimes have a seven year limit; misapplication of fiduciary property, securing execution of a document by deception, money laundering, credit card or debit card abuse, fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, bigamy, and Medicaid fraud. The following crimes have a five year statute; theft or robbery, kidnapping or burglary, injury to an elderly or disabled individual, abandoning or endangering a child, insurance fraud. Sexual performance by a child, if victim younger than 17 is 20 years from 18th birthday of the victim. Other felonies have an act of three years. Misdemeanors also have limits on when they can be prosecuted. Here are some; prostitution, pimping and pandering must be prosecuted within two years, possession of up to two ounces is two years, theft of property of a value of less than $50 is two years as well as other misdemeanors. Some exceptions to these statutes are if the DNA gathered shows no match for the victim of a sexual assault case, in this said case there would be no limit. The limitation is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Statute Of Limitations The American justice system has created laws that are meant to help individuals in protecting rights and freedom, but in many violent cases, victims are not helped, and society as a whole is not benefited by these laws. On sexual assaults, there are statutes of limitations that give a time restriction on how long a victim has to come forward about the crime. Statutes of limitations are non–beneficial to any victims that have experienced a sexual assault in any of the 34 states that have statutes (Smith). Statutes of limitations do not give victims the time they deserve to heal, but worse, leave offenders free because of a time limit and has created a society that justifies rape. On the other hand, after many years after the crime, it may be ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... "Rape is a violent, traumatic crime suffered by a significant number of individuals," (Perkins), and 1 out of 4 women are raped in the United States. The effects of sexual assault go on for years. Rape is a crime of shame, survivors deserve time to be comfortable enough to come forward about their traumatic experience (Smith). Besides the shame associated with sexual assault, victims may need time to completely process and remember the details of the assault. And even though it leaves a larger chance of not being believed, the violence of the crime leaves victims scared and too sad to come forward. Eliminating the statutes of limitations would give victims time to heal and have the courage and strength to come forward. "Survivors of rape also deserve justice, no matter how long it takes," (Perkins). We live in a society where it has been historically difficult for survivors to come forward, especially victims that are facing oppression or scared that they will not be believed. Although eliminating the statutes of limitations would not affect every person the same, it would mean everything to victims who find the courage to speak out about their assault after years of living in fear and silence (Filipovic). The worst effect of keeping statutes of limitations is that they are ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Case Study Of City Hosp. Vs. Corp. V. Finkle The statute of limitations does not continue to run for a counterclaim after a plaintiff's complaint. In Atl. City Hosp. v. Finkle, 110 N.J. Super. 435 (Cnty. Ct. 1970), the court held a counterclaim filed more than two years after the claim arose was not barred by the statute of limitations since the plaintiff had initiated the principal action within the time limit. In that case, the plaintiff hospital filed for summary judgment on the defendant's counterclaim for damages from breach of warranty, stemming from an original complaint of the plaintiff requesting payment for unpaid hospital bills. Id. at 437. In their analysis, the court stated that there was lack of precedent on the issues in the state of New Jersey. Id. at 438. The court further ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Statute Of Limitations V. Lindsay Case Study If you have been involved in an accident and the other party has sued you, then you have full rights to defend yourself. For this you will have to hire an experienced and skilled personal Injury Lawyer Lindsay. He/she should have the necessary experience in defending the defendant in personal injury cases. He/she must also have an indepth knowledge about the intricacies of the law and find out ways by which the claim against you is negated. Some of the commonly used strategies that a defending lawyer often employs to get the case dismissed or have the compensation amount reduced. Statute of Limitations The Statute of Limitations is a time limit within which the plaintiff has to file a case for claims. If the plaintiff has made any mistake in filing the case, then your Injury Lawyer Lindsay can get the case... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Your lawyer will also try to find if the plaintiff has neglected in getting proper medical treatment or has not followed the recommendations properly. He/she will also try to find out if the plaintiff is exaxerating his/her injuries. Any posts on social sites can prove to be a boon for your lawyer in defending you especially if it can prove that the case was filed to harass you. Mitigating circumstances If it has been found that your actions have been the cause for the accident and the plaintiff receiving injuries, then the only defense left for you is to prove negligence on the part of the plaintiff also. Your Injury Lawyer Lindsay will try to prove that the actions of the plaintiff have played a role in contributing to the accident or he/she can prove comparative negligence. Depending on the type of case, your lawyer can also pove that the plaintiff was aware about the risks involved and that it was agreed upon. All or any of these aspects can help you in reducing the compensation ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. Sexual Assault Limitations "Only 344 out of every 1,000 sexual assaults are reported to police. That means about 2 out of 3 go unreported." (Rainn 1). Many victims of sexual assault don't report the assault for certain reason, but there are some that can not report the assault because it is past the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is how long a person has to report a crime or how long the police can pursue a crime. The statute of limitations on sexual assault can range from 3 to 30 years depending of the 'type' of assault and the age of the victim. Sexual Assault should not have a statute of limitations because of the psychological effects and the time it takes for a victim to recover. In fact many victims who were sexually assaulted as children don't realize that they were assaulted until they are adults because the memories of the assault were repressed. On the one hand, some argue that psychological effects can interfere with a victim's testimony. The psychological trauma that a victim suffers from being sexually assaulted can have effects that can last for decades. California Coalition Against Sexual Assault often report that after being assaulted victims feel "shame, self–loathing and fear" and Joelle Casteix is no exception. "It took me years to understand the extent of my abuse and recover enough to come forward, but by that time, the criminal and civil statutes of limitations had expired. Even though I had evidence that my choir director had sexually assaulted me, there was nothing I could do to stop him from targeting other vulnerable teens" (Casteix 1). Casteix's point is that many victims don't understand that they were assaulted until after the limitations. This makes it very difficult for victims to come forward about their assault because when an assault is reported after the limitations very little can be done for the victim. It had taken Casteix years to understand what had happened to her before she had came forward only to be told that her case couldn't be prosecuted even with evidence because she apparently had taken too long to recover from her assault. For victims it can take years or even decades to be able to recover from their assault, not just physically, but also mentally. Recovering ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Workers Compensation In Connecticut: A Case Study Goal: Provide an overview of the Statute of Limitations regarding Workers Compensation in Connecticut. Total Word Count In This Document: 405 Title: Statute of Limitations: Filing Your Workers Compensation Claim in CT If you live and work in the state of Connecticut, you probably know that you are entitled to file for workers' compensation if you become ill or injured while on the job and are no longer able to work. The workers' compensation system in Connecticut provides wage replacement benefits and medical treatment to workers to ensure that they and their families are supported even if their job resulted in their injury or illness. However, what you may not know is that the time you have to file a claim is not unlimited – and that in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. National Child Support Of Service Case Study There is a lot of going on with the state and everything is in motion. Things are always changing and as workers it is important to adapt to change, be flexible. For a lot of things, there is little we can do in terms of requirements. A few weeks ago Robin attended National Child Support of Directors meeting where he met a lot of other impressive Child Support Directors. People from every state have attended the event. Other Directors have the same concerns and all 50 States are working together. пѓјPrograms such BIGS Project were discussed. Where meeting NCPs upfront and getting them involved. This program seems to be the way of the future. Important to be the role and working better with the clients, working more holistically ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Maybe for other agencies it is useful, but not for SEO who is trying to do their job. Leave Tracker and HRMS are good to have." Heather recommends having updates done on DCS homepage. Not everybody remembers to go into archives. TELEWORK: Kathy asks if we are going be able to do telework. Robin says that no details are being given out yet. Vancouver has sent number of people. Lowest level first, and then it will build up. The forms will be send out, so the people can apply. Currently there are 3 people who telework, such as Allura Johnson, Tia Hanke, and Amy Sehl. пѓјREDUCE WORK SCHEDULE: AND telework – without complicating things, it's being taken slow and there is some push back. The idea still in discussion regarding reduced work hours. Janet asks about why SEO3s would be allowed to telework. Janet points out how SEO3s are getting paid extra money to answer for SEO2s, and they should be present in the office, rather than to call and e–mail them. Robin states that it depends on business needs and the supervisor will decide. As an example: There are two states Michigan and Minnesota that implemented teleworking and they have been doing this for a while. At this point one of the offices teleworks at least 50 % of the time M,W,F and then Tue, Wed, Thu. Equal coverage is important wen people at the office. Currently we're testing things out and if it's not working then ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. Statute Of Limitations In Criminal Law Across the United States, many criminal courts have created a rule known as statute of limitations. Statute of limitations sets forth a time limit to raising a legal issue in order to not only maintain the integrity of evidence gathered for the trial, but to also protect people from being harassed about a crime that was never tried a long time ago. In order to begin a criminal case within statute of limitations, a prosecutor must bring forth formal charges against a defendant within a specific amount of time after a crime is first discovered by law enforcement. The amount of time that a prosecutor can file criminal charges against a defendant depends on the crime's classification under the federal or state criminal code. Because of the different classifications of crimes in criminal codes, there are several forms of time limitations that prosecutors should know before deciding to file criminal charges against a defendant. The first type of offense is known as an infraction. In the criminal code, infractions are crimes that carry a punishment of paying a fine ("Felonies, Misdemeanors and Infractions: The Differences", n.d.). Once law enforcement discovers this type of offense, the prosecutor is given exactly six months to file charges against the defendant ("Time Limits for Charges: State Criminal Statutes of Limitations", n.d.). Some examples of infractions can include citations for parking violations, running a red light, and speeding. The next type of offense is known as ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Statute Of Limitations And Your Debt Debt Relief Solutions– Statute of Limitations and Your Debt Whether consumers are attempting to handle their debts or not, there is a time period in which lawsuits can be filed and collection attempts can be made. This period is known as the Statute of Limitations and is different in every state of the U.S. However, under this law, debts cannot be collected, sued for, or otherwise sought to be paid by creditors or collectors after this period has expired. Some states offer as little as four years, while others will go up to 15 years or more depending on the type of debt and the state regulations. Collection agencies do not adhere to the same Statute of Limitations as lawsuits, and consumers will have to refer to the Fair Debt Collection ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. Plaintiff's Motion To Amend Case Study IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF KANSAS POURYA SHAHMALEKI, ) Plaintiff,) ) v.)Case No. ________ )KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY,) Defendant.) DEFENDANT'S MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO AMEND Defendant submits the following Memorandum in Opposition to the Plaintiff's motion to amend their complaint. I. INTRODUCTION This Court should deny the Plaintiff's Motion to Amend because the statute of limitations has ran on his claims and the amendment does not relate back to the original complaint under 15(c). Plaintiff, Pourya Shahmaleki, filed a complaint against Kansas State University under 42 U.S.C. В§ 1983 on April 30, 2015, a few days before the statute of limitations ran out. After the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Spicer v. New Image Int'l, Inc., 447 F. Supp. 2d 1226, 1233 (D. Kan. 2006). The court should distinguish between true mistakes in identity and tactical mistakes concerning who to sue. Bloesser v. Office Depot, Inc., 158 F.R.D. 168, 171 (D. Kan. 1994). If a plaintiff is aware of the identity and involvement of other actors, but chooses not to include them in the original complaint then a mistake likely has not been made. McGregor v. Snyder, 427 F. App'x 629, 632 (10th Cir. 2011). The nature of the complaint also matters. If a complaint shows a clear intent to include a party, but just fails to include the name of the actor then a mistake likely occurred. Butler v. Nat'l Cmty. Renaissance of California, 766 F.3d 1191, 1203 (9th Cir. 2014). The original complaint can serve as evidence for whether the defendants should have known that a mistake of identity was made. Id. For example in Kruspki, a mistake was present because the plaintiff made a mistake in naming the defendant, but otherwise made it clear who the defendant was and so the Court found it reasonable that the Defendant would know that it was intended party. Krupski v. Costa Crociere S.p.A., 560 U.S. 538, 548–49 (2010). The Court determined this was a valid mistake because of the clarity of the complaint and the fact it was it was a clear case of misidentification. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. The Importance Of Statutes Of Limitations Statutes of limitations are laws that limit the time that a lawsuit or a criminal case can be brought against a person. They can be very useful, mostly for the defendant because it follows the Sixth Amendment, which states, "The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial". If the case starts many years later, it is not justified by the United States Constitution. Statutes of limitations are fair for both plaintiffs and defendants because they create a level playing field for the plaintiff and the defendant, completely obliterates the concern of the loss of evidence, and creates peace of mind. First of all, statutes of limitations are useful for both plaintiffs and defendants because they create a level playing field for the plaintiff and defendant. Private Investigators are businesses dedicated to investigating people without the government. You pay... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Over the course of a few years, material evidence can be lost or destroyed. Witnesses, even eyewitnesses, can become unreliable as their memory fades or they cannot come forward. This protects both the plaintiff and the defendant. It makes sure that the proof for if the defendant did it, does not get destroyed or disappear. It protects the defendant by making sure that witnesses do not falsely claim that he was the one who did it because they do not remember correctly. In fact, paragraph 5 of the same article says, "Another aspect of fairness concerns the diminishing value of evidence over time; physical evidence can be lost and witnesses' memories can become unreliable. The Supreme Court of California wrote in Addison v. State of California (1978) that 'the primary purpose of statutes of limitations is to prevent the assertion of stale claims by plaintiffs who have failed to file their action until evidence is no longer fresh and witnesses are no longer ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. The Statute Of Limitation On Rape And Sexual Assault Many cases throughout time have not resulted in a conviction being made, for the sole reason that the charges exceeded the statute of limitations. The statue of limitations is defined as "the maximum amount of time allowed for a party to initiate legal proceedings"(Legal dictionary, 2016). Present day, every state is entitled to their own statute of limitations on rape and sexual assault. 34 States currently have a statutes of limitations on rape/sexual assault. Some of these states have a statute of limitations but there is a DNA exemption rule, ruling that if a DNA match is made later than the statute then that case will be exempt from the statute of limitations. Only 16 states have no statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault (Filipovic, 2016, p .A23). The Bill Cosby case is a perfect example of when the statute of limitations is harmful. America loved the comedian, Bill Cosby (age 78), for years until the sexual assault allegations came to surface. Over 50 woman have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault throughout the last couple decades, but many courts were not able to convict Cosby due to the statute of limitations taking precedent. In some cases lawsuits were enough to quiet the victims (accusing Cosby). There was still one young woman, Andrea Constand, who accused Cosby of raping her in 2004 in Cosby's mansion in Pennsylvania(occurring within the statute of limitations) (Filipovic, 2016, p . A23). "Pennsylvania's statute of limitations for rape and sexual ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. Hawkins V Clayton Case Summary Essay Hawkins v Clayton [1988] HCA 15; (1988) 164 CLR 539 (8 April 1988) High Court of Australia Case Title: HAWKINS v. CLAYTON [1988] HCA 15; (1988) 164 CLR 539 F.C. 88/012 Medium Neutral Citation:[1988] HCA 15 Hearing Date(s): 1987, May 13 1988, April 8 Decision Date:20 June 2011 Jurisdiction: High Court of Australia Before:C.J Mason J. Wilson J. Brennan J. Deane J. Gaudron Catchwords: Negligence– Duty of care – Solicitor – Will held by solicitor – Failure to inform executor of death of testator and of contents – Whether duty to do so – Loss to estate caused by executor's ignorance of death – Measure of damages. Limitation of Actions – Tort– Accrual of cause of action –... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Smith (1808) 10 East 293, at p 295 (103 ER 786, at p 787) Meyappa Chetty v. Supramanian Chetty (1916) 1 AC 603, at pp 608–609 Ryan v. Davies Bros. Ltd. [1921] HCA 53; (1921) 29 CLR 527, at p 536) Pinchon's Case [1572] EngR 289; (1611) 9 CoRep 86b, at p 88b [1572] EngR 289; (77 ER 859, at p 863) Texts Cited: Sir James Stephen, A History of the Criminal Law of England (1883) Parties: Representation– Counsel: File number(s): DECISION The case of Hawkins V Clayton was the result of a breach of duty by the solicitors of the testator, Mrs Brasier, and to the executor of the estate, Mr Hawkins. The solicitors were in custody of Mrs Brasier's will and seemingly were not aware of the testators death for some time as they had written letters to her regarding her will in September 1978 and August 1979 with no response. After the commencement of the action taken up by Mr Hawkins, he had passed and his widow and executor continued the action as she had become Mrs Brasier's executor by devolution. Mr Hawkins and his family had lived with Mrs Brasier as a "tenant" in her home at Blakehurst, sometime during August 1973 Mr Hawkins and Mrs Brasier had had a disagreement and the Hawkins family had left the Blakehurst house. It was determined that Mrs Brasier had spoken with Mr Hawkins about his appointment as executor but had not confirmed it once the will was written. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. The Elements Of Dystopian Society In Divergent, By... Dystopian society is a way that this author shows what the future will be like when one person takes charge of a small large group. The elements of dystopian society in Divergent by Veronica Roth are limitations, corporate control, and the factions. The limitations presented in this story include the walls in which the city of Chicago is surrounded by; no one is allowed outside the fence. Another limitation is the factions, which are groups that you are put into based on your personality. You are given a test and one chance to choose a new faction that best fits your wants and needs and if you fail to choose or succeed in a faction, you become factionless. Factionless means that you don't belong anywhere are are viewed publicly as a disgrace. The last element addressed in this story is corporate control.... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... You may not leave to go visit a friend or family that lives in another faction, this rule is enforced in all five factions but some rules differ in other factions. Like, in Dauntless you can no longer be a part of the faction once you get into your elder years and then you can pick one of two options; suicide or factionless. In Abnegation you must not look in the mirror because it is vain. Abnegation is one of the more strict factions, you may not wear your hair down unless at home before bed. You may not show large amounts of skin so you have to wear a lot of clothing. If you see someone in need, you must stop and help them. Abnegation values selflessness, so you must always put others first. In candor, the honest faction, you always have to tell the truth. In Amity, you must always remain peaceful and stay out of conflict with everyone. All these rules within the factions control everyone who lives in them and puts them into the mindset that they want them to have. Dystopian societies always have a lot of rules in which the citizens have to follow and that plays a major role in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. The Importance Of Legal Law : The Cause Of Law 1. A cause of action is a legal basis for a lawsuit based on the facts of the case and applicable law. It's the legal right to recover damages. The legally recognized right to sue. 2. Identifying the elements of a cause of action is important to the litigation process because each of the elements must be proven at trial for the plaintiff to prevail. Moreover, in order to win a case the attorney has to present evidence that supports each element of the cause of action. 3. Under a legal rule known as the statute of limitations and any lawsuit arising from an accident or injury must be filed within a certain time limit or the injured person's legal claim will be barred and his or her right to sue will be lost forever. The term also refers to the maximum time period in which any lawsuit must be filed in court. Every state has enacted its own statute of limitations, requiring any personal injury suit be filed in court within a set time after the incident or injury. According to Exhibit 3–6 on page 69, a (federal statute – actions arising under acts of congress) civil action arising under an Act of Congress may not be commenced later than four years after the cause of action accrues. In regards to time for commencing action against the United States, every civil action commenced against the United States shall be barred unless the complaint is filed within six years after the right of action accrues. Lastly, the state of California Statute states that an action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the death of an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another must be brought within two years. Commonly, statues of limitations set time limits for filing a complaint and are easily determined and calculated. To summarize, all lawsuits must be filed in a timely manner. Time limitations for filing lawsuits are known as statues of limitations and claim statutes. The equitable concept of laches also limits the time in which to file suit. Time limits vary depending on the type of case and jurisdiction. 4. Ticker systems are calendaring systems. They are important in litigation law firms because missing a statute of limitations or a claim statute can result in a malpractice claim against the law firm. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. The Trial And The Murder Trial It was a slow morning in Judge Herscovitz' courtroom where only a couple hearings were being taken care of. Mostly matters in which Defense asked for their clients' time to be waived and the judge granting them in time waived. The double murder trial was still taking place in Department N with Judge Robinson. The defense attorney wanted to call in Detective Shields to answer some clarifications regarding the news media release of the murder. There was confusion over when the news was published as for the dates did not match up when testimonies were given. The Judge gave the okay for the Defense Attorney to ask the Detective regarding the dates and time. The detective clarified how it happen but didn't know why the dates did not match up. Her testimony was the last one and people rest their case. The judge began to explain to the jurors the charges the defendant was facing and informed them each of the charges need it to be decided separately. The defendant was looking at three counts; one was attempted murder, first degree, and second–degree murder. Before taking a break for lunch, Judge Robinson took care of hearing that was quite interesting. It was regarding a defendant who was facing charges of vandalism, assault with a deadly weapon, firing a weapon in a public city limit and attempted murder. The defendant made aware to the Judge that he wanted to represent himself. He believed the public defender he had was not going to represent him correctly. The judge was ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. Statute Of Limitations In Medical Malpractice Case You feel that the treating doctor has committed medical negligence and you are suffering from it. Instead of getting better, your health has deteriorated which has cost financial and emotional losses. When you consult a Personal Injury Lawyer Brampton who has the necessary experience successfully dealing with cases of medical negligence, it is confirmed that you can file your claim case. A major question that arises is whether your medical malpractice case compliant with the requirements of the Statute of Limitations or not? The Statute of Limitations in a medical malpractice case is complex as many factors are involved in this. The standard time limit gives you a certain number of years within which you can file your claims suit. This time ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... One of the factors that may influence the Statute of Limitations rule is the discovery rule wherein it is stated to be the moment when you discovered the malpractice. The next question that you should ask the Personal Injury Lawyer Brampton after the confirmation is regarding the worth of your case and would it be worth pursuing it. To answer this query, many factors are needed to be taken into consideration. The main factor that needs to be considered is the time factor which is a very difficult query to be answered. The answer to this again depends upon many variables and the safest answer is that it may take several years. According to Personal Injury Lawyer Brampton, there are some factors that greatly dictate and influence the time factor in the medical malpractice cases. The biggest factor is that there is no established timetable on which the medical malpractice case can proceed. As a general rule, the slowness of the progress of your medical malpractice case is in direct proportion to its complexity and potential value. The factors that may make your case more complicated are The novelty or complexity of your medical ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. Good Faith: Statute Of Limitations Despite the aggressive battle against these perpetrators, they are entitled to defenses, and the two most common defenses against alleged violations of the mail and wire fraud statutes are to proclaim that the acts were made in good faith, or the not–really–a–defense–but–a–technicality, statute of limitations. A. Good Faith Starting with the Good Faith defense, if the defendant asserts a good faith belief that and alleges that any "fraudulent" representations were in fact true when made, this would hereby rebut the fraudulent intent element. If there is sufficient evidence on this matter, they defendant may request a jury instruction directly on the issue, and if the defendant does in fact assert this defense, the prosecution will likely be admitted to introduce other acts of the person for the jury to weigh the evidence accordingly. B. Statute of Limitations The statute of limitations for mail and wire fraud schemes has generally been five years from the day of the fraudulent act. It has been recognized however, that if the scheme affects a financial corporation or institution, the statute of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... SENTENCING The statutes 1341, and 1343 of regarding respective mail and wire fraud provisions, state that any defendant that is convicted of mail and wire fraud, that is not specifically affecting any financial institution, shall subject to a fine, a prison term of up to twenty years, or both. Concurrently, any violations may also result in civil or criminal forfeiture. The Unite States Sentencing Guidelines is the governing law when it comes to the sentencing of those who have violated federal criminal law. Specifically, under Part B: Chapter 1, which includes "Offenses Involving Fraud and Deceit." Under this specific provision, it provides that every single instance of mailing or wiring fraud constitutes a separate count for sentencing purpose, and as the monetary loss of each victim increases or the intended loss, the punishment becomes gradually more ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. Disadvantages Of Court Litigation Restitution of cultural property has always been primarily an affair of the State, with each State actor claiming sovereignty or ownership over significant cultural property. Traditionally, it is from this angle that this issue is addressed, as matter of straightforward law. In order to resolve such disputes, court litigation may be an appropriate option, particularly when the parties are uncooperative, or a precedent is required. However, increasingly, circumstances arise where in light of the complexity of the subject matter, the emergence of new actors in restitution claims, specific limitation periods and the non–retroactive nature of international instruments, court litigation can no longer always provide for the most efficient and effective dispute resolution medium. Instead, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The art world is a unique environment that places much reliance on confidentiality and close personal relationships, and therefore ethics, grey letter law, and soft codes play a very important role. As a result, the process of ADR is better suited for the art world and cultural property disputes compared to litigation, because it is primarily focused on the concepts of voluntariness and party autonomy. ADR is generally cheaper and quicker than litigation. This view was expressed for example in the English case of Tavoulareas v Lau, which demonstrates the disadvantages of litigation in the field of cultural property. The judge stated in that case: "The first extraordinary aspect of this bitterly–fought litigation is that the claimant has spent some ВЈ60,000 on it to date, the defendants ВЈ25,000; ВЈ85,000 in all, over a claim worth at most ВЈ23,500. Now, litigation must be fun if the parties are prepared to spend that much on a rollercoaster ride to judgment without pausing, either of them, to suggest that mediation would be a more sensible way to resolve their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Navy Pay Condition For all my conditions he mentions a 12–month period of requirement. My accident was on 05FEB12, and if you went by the amended date of 01JUL13 I would still be well over that time. Date was amended to 01JUL13 to account for Navy pay while I was on restricted duty status for the rehabilitation stage of my release from active duty and placed on TDRL. During this process the Navy determines my disabilities in conjunction with the VA 38 CFR book C, and makes a determination of severity of a sailors injuries and is then forwarded onto the holding station of where the sailor is stationed. This process can take up to a couple years. My package was sent out almost a year before I got a response putting me on the list. However, not all my conditions... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I used to hike, work on cars, work out, work in the military, run, go to clubs, movies, and so on. I remembered to shower, brush my teeth and general grooming. I was fit and in good shape. Now I might go 3 times a week 7 miles down the road to take a class that is 50 minutes to and hour and a half on average to use or try to use the GI BILL I earned. (I'll get into this later) I might go to the grocery store once a week or two. This is for simple items most of the time accompanied by my wife such as: cereal, milk, sanI might now watch some TV or sleep on most days. My wife has to remind me to shower, brush etc. He also pointed out household chores and mowing. Household chores are done only when I'm able and aren't done on a schedule nor do I mow the lawn. When I did it was once a month or so on a tiny yard roughly 15" X 10". This took me maybe 5 minutes when I did mow. I maybe mowed 6 times in the course of a year at my rental home in Eugene. I specifically bought a lightweight battery powered mower at that time because I couldn't operate a regular gas mower without pain. I now have a service at my new home that takes care of my lawn needs (Neighbors lawn care) as I am unable to do the weeding, edging, etc. Laundry is done only when we run out of stuff to wear. This is not done as a routine either. I'm not sure where the "symptoms did not prevent him from venturing outside alone or ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Personal Injury Cases The fact that accidents are common doesn't make your confusion or your pain dissipate that can result from an injury or an accident to you or your loved one. If you make a choice to assert your legal rights in the aftermath of an accident or an injury that took place in that accident, you might have a wide range of questions in general regarding personal injury cases. Defining a "Personal Injury" Case "Personal injury" cases are legal disputes that arise when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else might be legally responsible for that harm. A personal injury case can become formalized through civil court proceedings that seek to find others legally at fault through a court judgment or, as is much more common, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This action is referred to as, "filing a lawsuit". An Informal Settlement Realistically, the majority of disputes over who's at fault for an injury or accident are resolved via some type of early, informal settlement. Typically, these informal settlements are achieved among the parties who are involved personally in the applicable dispute, their insurance companies, and the lawyers that representing each side. A settlement usually stems from negotiations, followed by an agreement in written form, which shows that each side agrees not to proceed with any further legal action, such as a lawsuit, by opting to alternatively resolve the matter by payment of an agreeable financial sum. Mediation & Arbitration The middle ground that bridges an informal settlement and a lawsuit are alternative resolution procedures, such as mediation and arbitration ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Affirmative Defense Essay PRELIMINARY RESEARCH AFFIRMATIVE DEFFENSE I have located the following cases and statues that I believe can be used as Affirmative Defenses for our client, Anheuser–Bush in the case of Justin King. Further, I believe the statute of limitation has expired for filing this auto accident claim for negligence, the Plaintiff is more than 50% negligent in his own injuries, therefore, modified comparative negligence, further, the plaintiff failed to wear protective headgear as is required in his resident state of Missouri. 1. Negligence / Personal Injury – 2 Years with Modified Discovery Rule (knew or should have known injury was wrongfully caused even if plaintiff did not know it was actionable). (statutes of limitations). 2. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. (625 ILCS 5/11–705) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11–705) Sec. 11–705. Drive on right side of roadway – Exceptions. (b) Upon a 2 lane roadway, providing for 2–way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall be driven in the right–hand lane available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. (625 ILCS 5/11–701) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11–701)Sec. 11–701; (Source: P.A. 76–1586.) (ilga) 3. Reckless driving; aggravated reckless driving. (a) A person commits reckless driving if he or she: (1) drives any vehicle with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property; (625 ILCS 5/11–503) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11–503) Sec. 11–503. (ilga). Definitions (36) "Motorcycle", a motor vehicle operated on two wheels; 2. Every person ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Detrimental Reliance Detrimental Reliance Detrimental Reliance occurs when someone takes action or fails to take action because of what appeared to be a promise made by another individual, without knowing if true or untrue. It is very similar to Promissory Estoppel in that the other party is "estopped" or legally prevented from denying liability, even though no formal contract was formed, because of its promise. An estoppel by representation [of fact] will arise between A and B if the following elements are made out. First, A makes a false representation of fact to B or to a group of which B was a member. [It is not necessary to demonstrate A knew that the representation was untrue.] Second, in making the representation, A intended or [in the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... After receiving his first patent for Modtrack, Condrey entered into a licensing agreement with Harrell Equipment. This licensing agreement, and the copyrighted blueprints of the Modtrack system, formed the basis of his lawsuit. In response to Condrey 's allegations, Harrell Equipment filed a cross–complaint against SunTrust asserting that SunTrust: (1) fraudulently induced Harrell Equipment to agree to the March 1999 deal because SunTrust never intended to follow through with the agreement; (2) caused Harrell Equipment to partially perform and thus detrimentally rely on SunTrust 's oral promises; (3) fraudulently converted Harrell Equipment 's property because SunTrust 's foreclosure proceedings involved violations of state law duties regulating professional conduct in foreclosure proceedings; (4) breached its contract with Harrell Equipment when it failed to sell the assets to Vada, the third party purchaser selected by Harrell Equipment; (5) tortiously interfered with Harrell Equipment 's business opportunities during its daily operation of Harrell Equipment; and (6) concealed and destroyed evidence that would support Harrell Equipment 's claims. The magistrate judge found that the conversion and tortious interference with property rights claims were improper collateral attacks on the underlying state court judgments; those judgments terminated Harrell Equipment 's interest in its assets and inventory. The ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Delaware 's Adopted Version Of The Ucc Defines A Good Essay Delaware's adopted version of the UCC defines a good as "all things which are moveable at the time of identification of the contract for sale" and necessitates said goods to be "both existing and identified before any interest in them can pass." 6 Del. C. В§2–105. If these requirements are found to be met "an action for breach of any contract for sale must be commenced within in 4 years after the cause of action has accrued." Further, "a breach of warranty accrues when tender of delivery is made, except...where a warranty explicitly extends to future performance..." 6 Del. C. В§2–725. In contrast, if said requirements are not met, breaches of promises, such as warranties and contracts, must adhere to the three–year statute of limitations set for in title 10 section 8106 of Delaware's Commercial Code. Specifically, В§8106 provides; "No action to recover damages...arising out of contractual...relations, based on a promise...[or] caused by an injury...indirectly from the act of the defendant shall be brought after the expiration of 3 years from the accruing of the cause of such action..." 10 Del. C. В§8106. Therefore, in order to determine if Petrograd's breach of warranty claim will remain a viable option, an analysis of the classification of the contract must first be considered. A.The disputed contract is a services contract and should not be governed by the UCC. A court will likely hold the contract in dispute, one which involves a mixture of both goods and services, as predominately ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Limitations Of Law Enforcement In the United States of America, the work of law enforcement is hit hard with various polices and limitations that can be good for the accused criminal, but bad for the each of the citizens in the surrounding community that was affected by the accused perpetrator. Even though there are lot of limitations on how law enforcement does their work on a daily basis, there are two main limitations in criminal law that stand out amongst the rest. These two concepts of criminal law that affect the day to day operations of the law enforcement profession are known as statute of limitations and ex post facto laws. Each of the factors associated with these two concepts severely impact the work of law enforcement in some way shape or form. The first concept that impacts the work of law enforcement is ex post facto laws. Ex post facto is Latin for "after the fact" and is used to describe regulations that criminalize a certain type of conduct that was legal when the conduct was originally performed ("Ex Post Facto," 2007). Because of the United States Constitution, these actions are prohibited from being used by the government. The main reason why this protection is in effect in order to avoid having the government spontaneously create laws just because they deem that the action was wrong in their opinion. An example of this can be seen in a situation where a person hugs a friend and the government spontaneously creates a law that hugging a friend is punishable under law, police officers ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Record Keeping Violation : Osha Record Keeping Violation After some research on many record keeping violations that OSHA has placed or investigated, I came across an investigation that involved AKM LLC, that did business as Volks Contractors. After an OSHA inspection, citations were assessed and monetary fines were put into place. The company appealed the citations and the process continued. This investigation into AKM LLC dates back from January 11, 2002 through April 22, 2006. OSHA states that the company did not prepare incident forms, incident logs, or year end summaries as they were to be filled out and some not at all. In November of 2006, OSHA issued 171 citations and a total of $13,300 in fines. The violation dates ranged from as far out as 4.5 years to a little over 6 months before the citation and fines were issued to the company. This company felt that the citations and fines were untimely and wanted them to be dismissed for this reason. An ALJ with theOccupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) upheld the citations and fines, so the company decided to appeal. OSHA continued to argue that the violations were in fact timely as the company never bothered to correct them over time and the company continued to not meet the record keeping requirements. They also state that the statue of limitations has to be read along with the requirements that employers maintain records for five years. OSHA thus maintained that "the real statute of limitations" was the "record retention period ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. The 's Claim Against Coleman Successful Despite Any... A court will likely find Petrograd's claim against Coleman successful despite any statute of limitations concerns. Delaware's adopted version of the UCC requires that "[a]n action for breach . . . must be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action has accrued." Del. Code Ann. tit. 6 В§ 2–275 (LEXIS through 80 Laws 2016, ch. 430). Conversely, breach of promise situations not involving the UCC must adhere to the three–year statute of limitations as set forth in the state's commercial code. Specifically, section 8106 provides; "[n]o action to recover damages . . . arising out of contractual . . . relations, based on a promise . . . [or] caused by an injury . . . indirectly from the act of the defendant shall be brought after the expiration of 3 years from the accruing of the cause of such action . . . ." Del. Code Ann. tit. 10 В§ 8106 (LEXIS through 80 Laws 2016, ch. 430). Accordingly, this memo will address whether this contract should be governed by the UCC, if the current circumstances can qualify for an exemption in either scenario, and examine whether any alternative opportunities exist. A.The disputed contract is primarily service–based and should not be governed by the UCC. Petrograd can likely prove the mixed contract in dispute is predominately service–based and therefore unsuitable to be governed by the UCC. Given that software has yet to be definitively classified in this state, Delaware courts are ultimately free to choose the body of law they find most ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. Limitations Are Affecting Our Mental And Social Abilities As Foer mentioned in his article, limitations are affecting our physical abilities to remember, but in Bechdel's case, they are also affecting our mental and social abilities. In The Ordinary Devoted Mother, Bechdel focuses on her struggle to write caused by her relationship with her mother. Although her relationship is generally positive, there are bad aspects of it that make Bechdel's job and life complicated, that limits her. This is especially evident when Bechdel says, "The thing is, I can't write this book until I get her our of my head. But the only way to get her out of my head is by writing the book! It's a paradox" (Bechdel 95). Bechdel is faced with an obstacle of not being able to do what she loves because her mother is mentally preventing her form doing so. It is as if her mother is an omnipresent force that is holding Bechdel back. From this problem, Bechdel is mentally and physically exhausting herself in attempts to be free from her problem. From going to therapists, to having bad dreams, Bechdel is both consciously and sub–consciously searching for a way out. Even though Bechdel suggests that some limitations can only bring improvement to oneself, she as presents the idea that limitations can also take a large tole a person's well–being. She is living in a reality where the thought of her mother haunts her and is preventing her form doing her job. Even if one day Bechdel finds a way to let go and move on from whatever trouble caused this problem, that does ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. Summary: The 15-Year Limitation Period The fifteen–year limitation period commences on the date stated in the lease agreement. For Mr Day, his agreement had stipulated that proceedings to collect unpaid amounts may start until the later of: Concerning unpaid Highway 407 toll invoices where a transponder is not in use, the two–year limitation period under s.4 of the Limitations Act, 2002 applies. It commences on the date the non–paying customer's vehicle permit is denied renewal because of the failure to pay toll debts. The court noted the following in reaching its decision: Mr. Day argued that the start date for the limitation period would create uncertainty because 407 ETR has discretion if and when to send a notice to the Registrar to put a debtor into licence plate denial. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. Statute Of Limitations As you know, the Statute of Limitations to file an Application for Adjudication of Claim is generally one year after the date of injury or one year after the last benefit aid or last medical treatment furnished, in accordance with Labor Code section 5405. Even if an applicant did not file an Application within that one year statute of limitation, the Application in the form of a Petition for New and Further Disability per Labor Code section 54010, which extends a statute of limitations to five years from the date of injury. In order to enforce a statute of limitations defense, the court generally requires us to issue a Reynold's Notice to the applicant informing him of the appropriate statute of limitation information. Here, we last provided ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There has been an error in the court system. Apparently, the court has associated this date of injury with a different issuer. We have been in constant contact with the applicant's attorney to correct this issue. The employer on the Application for Adjudication of Claim clearly listed Salinas Tallow Company, LLC as the employer, but for some reason, the court had a different employer listed. As soon as we fix this error, we will file a Notice of Representation. I will then file an Answer to the Application for Adjudication of Claim, specifically asserting our statute of limitation ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Improper Venue Case Study I.Venue The first issue is whether the court err in denying Wright's motion to transfer for improper venue. The purpose of venue rule is to protect local trial courts from having to entertain claims that have little or no connection with the locality. Venue is proper in a county where the defendant resides or the transaction giving rise to the cause of action occurred. A partnership organized or transact business in IL is a resident for venue purpose of any county in which it has its registered office or other office or is doing business. Here, Wright is a resident of Du Page county and General Hospital, LLP (General) located in Will County. Choi filed his claim against Wright and General in Du Page County. The defendants filed motion to transfer venue to Will's county based on improper venue. However, Venue is proper because one of the defendants lives in De Page County. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... II.Discovery Rule The second issue inquires the effect of discovery rule in the statute of limitation rule applicable in Choi claim. Under discovery rule, the statute of limitation begins to run when the plaintiff knew or should have known that they suffered an injury or the injury is caused by the defendant. Statute of limitation for negligence claim is 2 years. Here, the operation that gives rise to Choi injury took place on June 15, 2004. Choi learned about the injury on July 31, 2008 when he received the letter from General's Internal Investigation Report. Until this point and before the test, Choi didn't know that the operation caused him contraction of Hepatitis C. Pursuant to discovery rule, the 2 year limitation period starts to run from this time onwards and Choi brought his suet before the end of this 2 years period. Therefore, pursuant to discovery rule Choi's claim is not bard by the statute of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. The Case Of The Lawsuit The Complaint Should Be Dismissed Because the Statute of Limitations Has Ran Shahmaleki's complaint is futile because the statute limitation has run on the civil rights claims. 42 U.S.C. В§ 1982 does not include its own statutes of limitations. Instead, courts borrow limitation periods from state law. Courts adopt the most analogous limitations period. In Kansas, the analogous action for В§ 1983 is injury to the rights of another. That means under Kansas law, the statutes of limitations for claims arising out of В§ 1983 is two years. Here, the statutes of limitations period has passed. The claim set out by Shahmaleki arose on May 1, 2013. As two years have passed since the claim arose, the statute of limitations has run and this Court should dismiss Shahmaleki's complaint. The amended complaint also does not relate back to the original complaint. An amendment to change or add a party must meet the requirements listed under 15(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure for it relate back. These requirements are 1) the amended claim must arise out of the conduct, transaction, or occurrence set out in the original pleading, 2) sufficient notice must be provided to the new parties, and 3) the new defendants must have known or should have known that the action would be brought against them, but for a mistake concerning the proper party's identity. In this case, the Defendants do not dispute the first two requirements, but Shahmaleki has not shown his amended ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Essay on Case Study IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE TENTH CIRCUIT Case No. 81–1505 Transamerica Oil Corporation, Plaintiff–Appellee, v. Lynes, Inc. and Baker International Corporation, Defendants–Appellants. 723F.2d 758; 1983 U.S. App. LEXIS 14288; 37 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. (Callaghan) 1076 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– December 21, 1983 PROCEDURAL POSTURE Plaintiff brought suit under the Kansas Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) to recover damages resulting from the breach of an express warranty by the defendant. Ajury in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas found in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant appealed the decision. SUMMARY OF KEY FACTS 1. Plaintiff filed suit in the United ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... However, actions pursuant to the UCC В§ 84–3–725 for breach of any contract for sale must be commenced within four years. If the court of applies common law the plaintiffs' claim is barred. If the court applies the UCC the plaintiffs' claim is timely. The defendant's case–in–point relied on Miller v. Williams. This case, however, applied to rental of equipment rather than the sale of equipment. Since this case involves the sale of goods, §§ 84–2–102, 84–2–105, and 84–2–106 of the UCC apply in addition to the four–year statues of limitations. 2. Plaintiff filed suit against the defendant for breach of an express warranty under Kansas law. K.S.A. В§ 84–2–313 states any affirmation of fact or promise made by the seller to the buyer which relates to the goods and becomes part of the basis of the bargain creates an express warranty that the goods shall conform to the affirmation or promise. However, the defendant claims the
  • 39. advertising and oral conversations with the plaintiff were merely opinions of the seller therefore no express warranty was created. Defendant used Topeka Mill & Elevator Co. v. Triplett as case–in–point. Plaintiff objected using Boehm v. Fox to illustrate that the statement made by Mr. Spencer, district manager, assuring him that the devises were applicable for permanent use was sufficient in creating an express warranty. Moreover, the plaintiff used Scheuler v. Aamco Transmission to convey, under Kansas law, that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 40. Mcl 559 Analysis Interpretation of the Plain Language of MCL 559.167 The defendants argued that MCL 559.167, as amended by 2016 PA 233, repealed and replaced all prior versions of MCL 559.167 on September 21, 2016. The Court held that defendants' argument failed for several reasons. First, the court held that MCL 559.167, as amended by 2002 PA 283, eliminated any rights to construct units 1–14. The court held that the time period to construct of withdraw units 1–14 ended no later than October 27, 1999. The court held that even if the ten (10) year period did not begin to run until 2002, when 2002 PA 283 was enacted, it expired no later 2012. Accordingly, the court held that the enactment of 2016 PA 233 did not change the fact that the right to construct... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The court relied on the plain language of the statute as well as the statute of frauds, MCL 566.106. Specifically, the court held that the right to construct "need not be built" units is eliminated by operation of law and that a property interest created by operation of law is not subject to the statute of frauds. As such, the court granted summary disposition in favor of the Cove Creek Condominium Association and held that the "need not be built" units ceased to exist and that the defendants could not withdraw the undeveloped land from the condominium in 2016. Conclusion While Cove Creek Condominium Association v Vistal Land & Home Development, L.L.C., et al., Oakland County Circuit Court Case No. 16–155706–CH (Order Granting Summary Disposition, Dated February 10, 2017) is only a circuit court opinion, it certainly provides a significant amount guidance in interpreting MCL 559.167. Until there is a published court of appeals opinion that interprets MCL 559.167, attorneys, co–owners, condominium associations, developers, successor developers and title companies should be aware of the following takeaways from the Cove Creek case: 1.MCL 559.167, as amended by 2002 PA 283, applies to ALL condominiums that existed at the time the statute was enacted, not just condominiums that were ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...