Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Where plaintiff brought a tort action against defendant based on defective products made pursuant to a contract between the parties, dismissal based on the economic loss doctrine was affirmed. The plaintiff contracted with the defendant to manufacture these drinks, and problems began early in the relationship.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 17, 2025

Since the question in this case is whether the plaintiff can claim the return of money lost on the basis of an illegal and therefore void contract, Rome I is applicable as it also governs claims arising from contracts that are ineffective or of doubtful validity. So far, German courts were hesitant to take this road.

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SCOTUSBlog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Concepcion , Justice Antonin Scalia wrote for the majority that the Federal Arbitration Act requires lower courts to “place arbitration agreements on an equal footing with other contracts.” Concepcion that lower courts must “place arbitration agreements on an equal footing with other contracts.”. In Morgan v. Sundance, Inc.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 17, 2025

Since the question in this case is whether the plaintiff can claim the return of money lost on the basis of an illegal and therefore void contract, Rome I is applicable as it also governs claims arising from contracts that are ineffective or of doubtful validity. So far, German courts were hesitant to take this road.

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Conflict of Laws

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The contracts contain an exclusive foreign jurisdiction clause nominating a non-Australian jurisdiction. Many passengers contracted COVID-19; some died. Background The Ruby Princess’ passengers contracted on different sets of terms and conditions (US, UK and AU). The passengers hail from Australia, and other countries.

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At the Lectern

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The Ninth Circuit described the rule as “a doctrine that prevents a party to a contract from recovering economic damages resulting from breach of contract under tort theories of liability.” ” Lemon law.

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Conflict of Laws

JUNE 16, 2024

For example, in the English case of Boys v Chaplin , the House of Lords was unable to provide a coherent ratio decidendi due to differing opinions regarding the law applicable to torts when applying English law to heads of damages.

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