| The Restatements of Law |
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| Our common law developed from unwritten English law, which was based on tradition and custom. English common law is the foundation of our federal law and the law of all states, except Louisiana (which is based on French Civil Law). The most important characteristic of common law is that it is judge-made law rather than statutory or constitutional law. Under the common law system, current cases are decided using the precedents established by past judicial decisions.
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| Product Liability Suits Involving Injury Caused by Altered Product |
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| Products liability is an area of law dealing with personal injuries and property damage caused by products that are defectively designed or manufactured. A manufacturer has a duty to exercise ordinary care in designing and manufacturing a product. A product carries an implied promise that it is safe for its intended use.
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| Lemon Laws |
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| Lemon laws are state laws that protect consumers who buy defective cars. A consumer must have bought the vehicle while it was under the manufacturer's warranty or extended warranty in order for the lemon law to apply. A warranty is a promise made by the manufacturer or seller to the consumer. The law recognizes implied warranties and express warranties. Implied warranties are unwritten or unspoken promises. Consumer product transactions include an implied warranty of merchantability (the product will work) and an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose (the product can be used for some specific purpose). An express warranty is a written promise made to the consumer about the product or about the commitment on the part of the manufacturer or seller to repair the product if it is defective. More... |
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| National Standards for Organic Foods |
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| Congress passed the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, which requires certification by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) before farms or processors can label their agricultural products as organic. In 2001, the USDA implemented the National Organic Program, which defines the term "organic." The program also specifies the methods, practices, and substances that can be used in producing and handling organic crops and livestock. These standards also apply to processed products.
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| Flammable Fabrics Act |
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| The Flammable Fabrics Act covers clothing, children's sleepwear, and interior furnishings, as well as materials such as paper, plastic, and foam, which are used in wearing apparel and interior furnishings. Under the Flammable Fabrics Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission can issue mandatory flammability standards. Flammability standards have been established for clothing textiles, vinyl plastic film used in clothing, carpets, rugs, children's sleepwear, mattresses and mattress pads. Products that do not meet the Commission's flammability standards cannot be sold or distributed in interstate commerce. Consumers should know that a fabric that passes the federal flammability standards might still burn. More... |
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