by Stewart Sutton | Apr 28, 2014 | General Info
In April 2014, the Maryland Court of Appeals addressed the issue of whether a child, who is injured while trespassing, may recover damages. In Blackburn Limited Partnership v. Paul, ___ Md. ___ (2014), a 3-year old boy suffered severe injuries when he squeezed...
by Stewart Sutton | Apr 28, 2014 | Firm News
During the past 12 months, I have been retained by numerous Personal Representatives to assist them in the probate process for Large Estates. A Small Estate has $50,000 or less in property or $100,000 if spouse is the sole heir; and a Large Estate has a net value of...
by Stewart Sutton | Jul 25, 2013 | General Info
In its July 2013 opinion, Warr v. JMGM Group, LLC, d/b/a Dogfish Head Alehouse, the Maryland Court of Appeals held that an establishment that serves alcohol is not responsible when an intoxicated patron harms a third-party while operating a vehicle. After consuming...
by Stewart Sutton | Jul 9, 2013 | General Info
On July 9, 2013, the Maryland Court of Appeals issued its opinion on whether the common law doctrine of contributory negligence should be judicially abrogated and the doctrine of comparative negligence adopted in its place. For the second time in 30-years, the Court...
