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Negligence.

Authors :
Whitaker, Tony
Kennedy, John C.
Source :
Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry & the Law; 2003, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p518-520, 3p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Focuses on the Texas Home Management (THM) Inc. v. Peavy Supreme Court case, about the duty owed by the intermediate care facility to a third party for the criminal act of a mentally retarded juvenile resident. Details of the case; Factors examined by the Texas Supreme Court to determine whether THM had a duty to control the mildly retarded Anthony Dixon; Personal background of Dixon.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10936793
Volume :
31
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry & the Law
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
12673938