SUBJECT MATTER INDEX

CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE

Generally

Burden of proof

Child plaintiff

Comparative negligence, see COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE

Defense not usable

Definition

Intentional torts, no defense to

Last clear chance

Plaintiff helpless

Nuisance cases

Proximate cause, requirement of

Rationales for

Seat belt defense

Standard of care

Strict liability actions

CONVERSION

Generally

Computer files

Definition

Factors distinguishing from trespass to chattels

Intangibles

Intent required for

Negligence insufficient

Right to return chattel

Stolen goods, purchaser of

DAMAGES

Assault

Battery

Child, recovery by for injury to parent

Collateral source rule

Defamation

Future damages

Hedonistic damages

Interference with contract

Misrepresentation

Mitigate, duty to

Nominal damages

Nuisance

Pain and suffering, caps on

Periodic payments

Personal injuries

Punitive damages

Constitutional limits

Legislative reform

Negligence cases, award in

Product liability cases

Seat belt defense

Spouse, recovery by

Survival of actions

Taxation, effect of

Wrongful death