In matters of psychotherapy, a patient is in a fragile and vulnerable state where their decisions and acts may lack proper competency and a psychotherapist is in a position of power and/or authority to some extent. The issue for determination in Roe v. Jefferson, 875 S.W.2d 653 was whether the plaintiff Jane Roe's action was barred by the statute of limitations for medical malpractice actions,Tenn.Code Ann. § 29–26–116, under the facts of her case. During the summer of 1984, Roe was advised by … [Read more...]
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Can you trust nice little old lady in fender bender?
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I received a phone call from a friend of mine who informed me he was in a fender bender with no remarkable property damage other than superficial scratches. He informed me that he did not call the police for a police report and gave her cash to cover the scratches. He remarked that he trusted the lady and gave her his information such as license tag and number. This reminded me of the Andy Griffith Show episode where Barney bought a car from the proverbial nice little old lady that appeared … [Read more...]
