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Articles on Deadman’s Act

Appellate court confirms importance of Dead Man’s Act in surviving litigation By Jason G. Schutte Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2017 The Dead Man’s Act can be a very effective tool in defending personal injury claims. It can be used to wholly defeat a negligence case, as occurred in Spencer v. Strenger Wayne.
Deadman’s Act objection raises several issues By Jewel N. Klein Bench and Bar, July 2014 A look at the Deadman's Act and its erroneous application in a recent run-of-the-mill zoning violation case.
Deadman’s Act objection raises several issues By Jewel N. Klein Administrative Law, July 2014 A look at the Deadman's Act and its erroneous application in a recent run-of-the-mill zoning violation case.
Deadman’s Act objection raises several issues By Jewel N. Klein General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2014 A look at the Deadman's Act and its erroneous application in a recent run-of-the-mill zoning violation case.

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