In the social relations of everyday life, however, individuals were often the most visible, and hence, the most vulnerable to being held liable, both in the eyes of themselves and others.
In the social relations of everyday life, individuals were often the most visible, and hence, the most vulnerable to being held liable, both in the eyes of themselves and others.
The legal wrangling continues, with former Union Carbide executives facing charges – that they and Dow are liable – in both Indian and US courts.
It is true that, in England, people who obtained evidence by unlawful means were held liable in damages, as in Entick v. Carrington, 19 How.St.Tr.
For example, courts have been able to hold two faulty, independent hunters both liable in cases like Summers v. Tice, even though only one of their shots hit the victim and even though a showing of but for for cause was supposedly a prerequisite for liability.
They argued that Eastern Counties Leather were liable in three ways; first, in negligence, second, in nuisance, and third, under the rule developed in Rylands v Fletcher.
The jury in Federal District Court in West Palm Beach found that Janssen Pharmaceutica Products and the Alza Corporation, both based in New Jersey, were liable in the death of Adam Hendelson, 28, who died in 2003 while wearing the companies' Duragesic patch.
A jury on Thursday found the evangelist, Tony Alamo, liable in a civil lawsuit in Texarkana.
A vessel may be made liable in rem for supplies, although the owner can be made liable therefor in personam, since the dealer may rely upon the credit of both.
The National Anticorruption Commission in Thailand described Steyr as "liable" in the case because it "facilitated government officials in committing the offenses".
It may cost around $100 but it is far betting than someone getting hurt and you being liable in the process (if you live in a litigious country).
