by Jeremy Ward | Jun 15, 2013 | Awards
Recently, Franden Farris lawyers were elected as delegates and alternate delegates for the Oklahoma Bar Association House of Delegates. Congratulations to Steve Balman for being elected delegates and Michael O’Malley, Alex Sisemore, and Jeremy Ward for being...
by Jeremy Ward | Jun 7, 2013 | Tort
When joint-and-several liability applies, each defendant is liable for the full amount of a plaintiff’s damages. By contrast, when liability is several only (and not joint), each defendant’s liability is limited to his or her percentage of fault. The distinction can...
by Jeremy Ward | Oct 22, 2012 | Real Property, Transactional
I. Definition of a Public Way and Easement Perhaps the first order of business is to define a “public way” and an “easement.” A public way is defined as “a street, avenue, boulevard, alley, lane or thoroughfare open for public use.”[i] Note that the definition of a...
by Jeremy Ward | Oct 19, 2012 | Awards
Eight Franden Farris lawyers are among Oklahoma’s Super Lawyers for 2012. “Super Lawyers” in Oklahoma are nominated by their peers, evaluated by researchers who review online databases and legal publications, and information supplied by lawyers. Candidates are...
by Jeremy Ward | Sep 13, 2012 | Real Property, Tort
Premises Liability in Oklahoma Landowner Premises Liability “Premises liability” refers to the “liability . . . of the owner/occupier of the premises where [an] injury occurs.” Thomas v. E-Z Mart Stores, Inc., 102 P.3d 133, 136 (Okla. 2004). An...
