Sentences with phrase «under this theory»

You may be able to recover damages under theories of negligence or intentional misconduct, as well as specific maritime laws.
Our team has successfully used motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment to resolve such claims under theories of sovereign and official immunity.
Like other personal injury cases, a motorcycle accident case will generally be brought under the theory of negligence.
The plaintiff is seeking approximately $ 52 Million in damages under theories of civil liability for negligence, specifically, premises liability and negligent hiring / retention / training of security personnel.
She sued the defendant under theories of negligent activity and premises liability.
This interview operates under the theory that past performance is often the best indicator of how you'll perform in the future.
Most cases are filed under the theory of negligence, which is defined as the failure to exercise reasonable care to protect others from harm.
Most personal injury victims who take legal action following an accident sue under a theory of negligence.
While several legal theories allow for recovery of compensation in the absence of a written agreement, it's far more difficult, and costly, to proceed under these theories.
A ruler who could not secure the persons and property of subjects lost legitimacy under this theory.
Here, the appellate court determined that there was not sufficient notice of use to survive a summary judgment under the theory of adverse possession.
Again, for a clear picture on whether you have a legitimate cause of action under this theory, you need to contact an attorney.
If you are injured in an accident caused by a texting driver, you may be able to recover compensation under theories of either negligence or negligence per se.
Medical malpractice cases can generally be brought under the theory of negligence.
I operate under the theory that it shouldn't cost you anything to have an initial consultation with an attorney about your particular legal problem.
Ultimately, the court concluded that since the employer admitted that the employee was acting within the scope of her employment at the time of the accident, the employer only can be held liable under the theory of respondeat superior.
If the resulting contract claim for extra work fails for any reason, then Illinois law may not permit the contractor to recover for that extra work under the theory of quantum meruit.
As a result of the federal court's decision, a jury will now consider whether Bennett's conduct rose to a level that would support a punitive damages award under a theory of direct liability.
Trucking companies may try to fight liability under this theory by arguing that the wrongful act did not occur within the scope of employment or that the driver was an independent contractor rather than an employee.
And since late payments drop after seven years, under your theory AAoA of over seven years is useless.
The state has also worked to dispel any belief that municipalities can pass breed specific laws under the theory of «home rule».
Many technology companies like Facebook (fb) and Google have similar programs under the theory that it's better to be hacked by a trusted party as a preventative measure rather than being unknowingly breached by criminals.
Most traditional company policies are designed to impose constraints on employees under the theory that workers are untrustworthy cogs who will do as little as possible if not carefully managed.
For those that do not, however, they will find themselves having to justify the explanation, either to institutional investors, the Commission, or, perhaps, to a judge should they be sued for securities fraud under a theory that the justification was misstated.
Elliott was not originally named as a defendant, but after initial discovery showed the extent of its involvement in the Board's breaches of fiduciary duty, Elliott was added as a defendant in an amended complaint under the theory that Elliott exercised actual control over the Board's decision - making.
Liberals, conservatives, communitarians and libertarians all came together under the theory that many social ills would radically diminish if more people had the responsibility of home ownership.
Question is why would you start Mustafi in a physical game against Stoke and not play Holding and Mertesacker who have had minutes under theory belt to cover for him.
It's that the White House and much of Congress seem determined to punish success and wealth, apparently under the theory that behind every great fortune lies a great crime.
Therefore, a prerequisite for the formation of supermassive black holes under this theory is very inefficient cooling, which in the very early universe could only be achieved by emission of molecular hydrogen.
The goal under this theory is for each individual to become «the CEO on you.»
«For more than 30 years, CEC has partnered with schools and districts under the theory that labor - management collaboration has a critical impact on student achievement, school climate and teacher performance,» says CEC Co-Executive Director Jo Anderson.
Instead, they seem to be hoping that those already doing this for free will jump at the chance for the potential of income under the theory that something (plus official recognition) is better than nothing.
Before 2008, many Americans bought as much home as they could afford under the theory that they would make more money later.
Often when I'm about to leave on vacation and am hunting around for some appropriate reading material I'll pick up an investment classic under the theory that after the first or second read I must know it pretty well and so it's become a «light» read.
Last year my solution was to park funds in several municipal bond funds under the theory that the low interest rate environment would last much longer than was, at the time, deemed possible.
Back in October, prior to operating results being announced, I was readying to buy into this LP under the theory that the new investors would protect their investment on the downside if more liquidity was needed and thus a total wipeout for the common unitholders was improbable, even if theoretically possible.
I continue to hold AVTR under the theory that the housing market will eventually turn and AVTR will be well positioned with a low - cost inventory structure.
His administration established a cultural system complete with art schools, a national museum and festivals, which fostered a rich visual language under his theories of Negritude.
So everything they taught us was bracketed under theory and context, language, dialogue, and writing.
Sam will be liable to pay damages to Mike under the theory of conversion.
Rather, the police have reportedly endorsed Trapster under the theory that «if someone slows down because of (Trapster), it's accomplishing the same goal of trying to get people to obey the speed limit.»
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