Essays and Research Papers on Litigation

This 4 page paper argues that it is necessary to have a “shield law” at the federal level protecting journalists from having to reveal their confidential sources. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper reviews 2 cases; Estate of Milos v. Quality Asphalt Paving, Inc. and Reust v. Alaska Petroleum Contractors, Inc. The paper reviews each case and considers why they are of interest to a company HRM department. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of California law as it relates to food contamination. The author outlines a fictional case involving contaminated ice cream, a case in which tort law is probably more applicable than food contamination laws. An analysis is presented regarding the burden of proof facing the plaintiff in regard to proving ...

4 pages in length. This lawyer's area of law defending the homeless, a population of people who are often denied their inherent rights because of their economic and residential situation. Also known as a street lawyer to industry insiders, this type of lawyer spends most of his time sifting through mounds of paperwork ...

This 3 page paper considers the question of whether or not judges are an anachronism and community panels should replace judges. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview on this insurance topic, particularly as it pertains to English law. Case studies are provided including the famous Macaura v. Northern Assurance Company. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at a case where an woman slips on oil and break her ankle, The oil is silt by another woman when she dropped her shopping who madden attempt to clear it up or minimise the danger. This paper considers whether there is a case that can be brought under tort. ...

This 12 page paper consider s138 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) or (CTH) and critically discusses how this section of legislation and cases such as Bunning v Cross (1978) 141 CLR 54 and Ridgeway v Queen (1995) 129 AR 41 impact on operational investigations and their officers. Numerous cases are cited to illustrate points ...

A 4 page research paper/essay that examines the rules of evidence in US courts. The writer addresses specifically rules of evidence that pertain to the character of the accused. Relevant law and its ramifications are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper considers a case supplied by the student, where sunglasses break and a shard of glass blinds the wearer. The position of action taken under product liability laws is examined with the position in 2003 compared to that of the 1950’s and the 1970’s. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses Section 13 of Australia's Motor Traffic law. A ficticious case is discussed and argued. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of civil procedure. A detailed summary of all aspects of civil procedure is based on a reading of the Gilbert Law Summaries. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that highlights the categories of contracts and discusses terms and references applicable laws in regards to those categories. Categories/clauses include: offer/acceptance and problem areas, special considerations, termination statements and problem areas, and signatures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

(5 pp). Pre-trial identification involves both the person and the action or supposed crime in a criminal or civil case of law. Before any proceedings can be done the person's true and natural identity must be verified, and supporting information for the proposed court solution to the alleged crime must be in place. ...

3 pages in length. With court-related overtime typically represented as the second or third most costly component of most police department's payroll, it stands to reason why the chief of police is eager to implement a new system to address the problem. The inability to modify existing law notwithstanding, there are a number ...

The 16 page paper looks at the case of Campagnola V. Mulholland, Minion & Roe, its’ background and outcome and a variety of related subjects. After discussing the case the paper considers why the courts’ finding was right, discusses the role of public policy, looks at the role of judges how judges decide cases and ...

An 8 page paper presenting a hypothetical court case, description of court room proceedings and an analysis of why the court proceedings progressed in the manner they did. The case is one of eviction, conducted under the laws of Tennessee. Tennessee is a subscriber to the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ULTRA), ...

This 5 page paper is an overview on Tort, the writer explains what tort is, and the three types of tort. The writer then looks at how Australian tort law is starting to differ from the form Anglo-Australian tort law. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 20 page discussion of the exception to the hearsay rule offered for dying exceptions. Defines hearsay and the conditions under which dying declarations are admittable into a court of law under Federal law. Outlines the Western view that these declarations are inherently truthful due to an underlying fear of divine punishment. ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the values and principles of Lochner v. New York and also examines how this case relates to a few other law cases since. This was a case which dealt with issues involving worker's rights in relationship to the amount of hours that an employee could work when concerning an ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the theory of negligence presented in an article by Richard Posner and the importance as it pertains to case law. This paper outlines the fundamental principles and refers to an article on the process. No sources cited.

A 10 page paper focusing on tort law, specifically the punitive damages in product liability cases. Information is presented to show that there is a perceived need for limits to be placed on punitive damages. State-to-State case examples are given. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 'fair' trial is said to be guaranteed in the United States, however, that is the ideal and not the reality. The judicial system, with all of its problems and flaws, is a combination of law, applied rules of conduct (judicial procedure) and the personal and political situations and circumstances of each individual crime. This 5 page paper ...

This 20-page paper focuses on two cases of international arbitration: Eco Swiss vs. Benetton and Mitsubishi vs. Soler. The cases point up the importance of arbitrators and their knowledge of competitive law in their rulings. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A thorough 10 page discussion of events transpiring (from beginning to end) during an Edison (NJ) township municipal court session. Excellent for those studying criminal justice, political science, and basic law. No bibliography.