Legal Question in Personal Injury in Maryland
Tort
3 friends(Bob,Jim & Paul) were playing golf and one was drinking (Jim) he got mad at Bob and swung his club at Bob, he missed Bob but accidently hit Paul. Paul had to get stiches. Can Paul sue Jim and if so on what grounds?
Asked on 10/09/08, 3:31 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Horwitz
Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP
Re: Tort
yes. (but, they won't be friends any more)
Answered on 10/10/08, 10:02 am
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Tort
Yes, Jim is liable to Paul for assault and battery and/or gross negligence. Although he intended to hit Bob, the law says his intent is transferred to Paul when he acts this way. He should have realized before he committed the act that Paul was in the zone of danger.
Answered on 10/09/08, 4:42 pm
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