The “Rule of Thumb”: Plaintiffs’ domestic violence tort actions

The first in a series of articles describing how plaintiffs can obtain redress in domestic violence cases

Rick Friedling

From Issue: 2009 November

The “Rule of thumb” in domestic violence civil suits

Common defenses include statutes of limitations, laches, self-defense, consent, and the implications of res judicata.

Rick Friedling

From Issue: 2010 April

The “rule of thumb” on domestic violence torts

Civil actions resulting from domestic violence — some of the defendants may surprise you

Rick Friedling

From Issue: 2010 January