| Criminal Conversation with a Spouse |
| Under the common law, there was a tort for criminal conversation with a spouse. Although most states have enacted statutes that abolished the tort, there are a few states in which a spouse may bring an action against a third party for the tort.More... |
| Federal Teacher Protection Act -- Exceptions |
| Under the federal Teacher Protection Act (TPA), a school employee may be immune from civil liability when a student is injured as a result of the employee's attempt to discipline or control the student. However, the TPA does not apply under some circumstances.More... |
| Punitive Damages |
| If an injured party is harmed by a defendant, he or she may bring an action to recover damages as compensation. He or she may also seek to recover punitive damages, which are beyond the amount necessary to compensate the injured party for his actual loss.More... |
| Invasion of Privacy--Disclosure |
| The law provides everyone with some basic rights to privacy. Privacy is the general right to be left alone and free from unwanted publicity. Unreasonable invasion of one's privacy causes harm.More... |
| Rules Regarding Driving on the Right Side of a Road and Passing Another Vehicle |
| A motor vehicle driver is generally required to drive on the right side of a road. However, the driver does not need to drive on the right side of the road when he or she is passing another vehicle, when he or she is making a left turn, when the right side of the road is closed to traffic, or when the road has one-way traffic. More... |