by Stewart | Oct 3, 2024 | Firm News
In Maryland, assumption of risk is a complete defense in a personal injury case. This defense is applicable when the plaintiff encounters a dangerous situation and voluntarily confronts the risk. The classic example is when a pedestrian decides to walk over an icy...
by Stewart Sutton | Feb 27, 2018 | Firm News, General Info
In Maryland, a plaintiff that prevails at trial may inadvertently waive its right to appeal by accepting the benefits of a judgment. Stewart A. Sutton twice had an adverse party’s appeal dismissed based upon the application of the acquiescence rule. The...
by Stewart Sutton | Jul 10, 2017 | Firm News, General Info
Maryland follows the doctrine of contributory negligence. If a personal injury plaintiff’s negligence contributed in causing the accident, then the plaintiff is not entitled to any recovery. The doctrine of contributory negligence was recently applied in the...
by Stewart Sutton | Feb 7, 2017 | Firm News, General Info
I was recently offered the opportunity to purchase this impressive acrylic award for $110 dollars from a company. I declined the invitation for two reasons. First, the award is a shameless marketing scheme from a business that sells fake honors. Secondly, the use of...
