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“Strict Liability” for Product Defects
What is Strict Liability? “Strict liability” is a legal theory which holds defendants liable for injuries and damage caused by defective products. The term “strict liability” relates to the fact that liability attaches based on proof that the product: (a) was defective and (b) caused the damage or injury. Unlike some legal theories, such as… Read More »
Nuisances Prohibited–and Permitted–by Law
WHAT IS A “NUISANCE PER SE”? Sometimes, legislatures decide that certain kinds of activities or conditions represent an unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of property, and enact laws (called “nuisance statutes”) which establish that these situations are nuisances as a matter of law. HOW DOES “NUISANCE PER SE” IMPACT THE PLAINTIFF’S LAWSUIT?… Read More »
