Haas v. Estate of Mark Steven Carter
The but-for standard of causation is appropriate in multiple causation negligence cases, unless two causes concur to bring about an injury and either one of them, operating alone, would have caused the same result.
Area(s) of Law:- Tort Law
Lawrence v. Oregon State Fair Council
Under State v. Hitz, a party must not be 鈥渁mbushed, or misled or denied an opportunity鈥 to respond to an opposing party鈥檚 or court鈥檚 statements. State v. Hitz, 307 Or 183, 189, 766 P2d 373 (1988).
Area(s) of Law:- Evidence
In re DuBoff
Under RPC 1.8(a), a lawyer who enters into a business transaction with a client must obtain the client鈥檚 informed consent by providing 鈥渋n a writing signed by the client, [] the essential terms of the transaction鈥︹
Area(s) of Law:- Professional Responsibility
Arnold v. Kotek
Mandamus is an 鈥溾榚xtraordinary remedial process which is awarded not as a matter of right, but in the exercise of sound judicial discretion.鈥欌 See State ex rel Fidanque v. Paulus, 297 Or 711, 717, 688 P2d 1303 (1984).
Area(s) of Law:- Civil Law