JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The committee has also began publishing transcripts from the depositions of those 70 witnesses. The report is the conclusion of the committee’s work, spanning July 2021 through this past week. In that time, the committee held nine public hearings and presented evidence from over 70 witnesses.

Cause of Action 104

Cause of Action Depositions Statute 104

Day on Torts

AUGUST 9, 2021

Defendant signed both his own name and plaintiff’s name on the check, then deposited the proceeds into a joint account he shared with his then wife. Further, the trial court found that plaintiff had satisfied the elements of fraudulent concealment such that the three-year statute of limitations was tolled and the case was not time-barred.

Divorce 59

Divorce Cause of Action Statute Diligence 59

JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 31, 2021

See Pennsylvania General Assembly Statute §7102. However, at his deposition, the defendant’s son denied throwing the egg which allegedly struck the plaintiff’s daughter. OUTCOME: Reversed dismissal on the basis of tolling of statute of limitations. If they are found 51 percent at fault, they are barred entirely from recovery.

Tort 50

Tort Litigation Litigating Construction 50

JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 30, 2022

See Pennsylvania General Assembly Statute §7102. However, at his deposition, the defendant’s son denied throwing the egg which allegedly struck the plaintiff’s daughter. OUTCOME: Reversed dismissal on the basis of tolling of statute of limitations. If they are found 51 percent at fault, they are barred entirely from recovery.

Tort 48

Tort Litigation Litigating Construction 48

JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 30, 2023

See Pennsylvania General Assembly Statute §7102. However, at his deposition, the defendant’s son denied throwing the egg which allegedly struck the plaintiff’s daughter. OUTCOME: Reversed dismissal on the basis of tolling of statute of limitations. If they are found 51 percent at fault, they are barred entirely from recovery.

Tort 59

Tort Litigation Litigating Construction 59