An intentional tort is a type of tort that can only result from an intentional act of the defendant. Depending on the exact tort alleged, either general or specific intent will need to be proven. Common intentional torts are battery, assault...
accidents and injuries
interlocutory appeal
The term “interlocutory” is used to indicate a lack of finality. An interlocutory appeal is an appeal of a non-final order issued during the course of litigation.
The collateral order doctrine sets forth the rules for such...
investigation
An investigation is an inquiry, whether formal or informal, intended to develop a factual record. An investigation is a crucial aspect of the legal process. When a plaintiff or district attorney wants to bring a claim, whether it is civil or...
invitee
An invitee is a person who enters another's property with the owner's express or implied invitation. For example, this could be a situation such as a customer entering a store or a guest attending a social event at a private residence. The...
irreparable harm
Irreparable harm is a legal term that refers to harm or injury that cannot be adequately compensated or remedied by any monetary award or damages that may be awarded later. Irreparable harm is a necessary requirement for a court to grant a...
irreparable injury
Irreparable injury is a type of injury in which no financial compensation can solve nor any actions can reverse the harm or make whole again. When an irreparable injury exists, the court can order equitable relief to remedy the harm. A common...
joint and several
Joint and several is when two or more defendants acting in concert or independently injure the plaintiff and the resulting damage cannot be allocated to a particular defendant; therefore, all of the defendants are liable for the entirety of...
joint and several liability
Overview
When two or more parties are jointly and severally liable for a tortious act, each party is independently liable for the full extent of the injuries stemming from the tortious act. Thus, if a plaintiff wins a money judgment against...
Jones Act
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a federal statute establishing support for the development and maintenance of a merchant marine in order to support commercial activity and serve as a naval auxiliary in times...
judgment proof
The term judgment-proof or judgment proof is an adjective for persons against whom enforcing a judgment is not feasible, or not worth the costs of pursuing litigation. The term is used in situations where a plaintiff would be no better off...