The doctrine of sovereign immunity in the Commonwealth of Virginia has evolved over time and the redefinition of the doctrine has been subjected to the interpretation by courts involving cases with varied facts and circumstances that have challenged the boundaries and flexibility of this legal concept. Determining the protection that a state agent was entitled to was the guiding principle in case law regarding sovereign immunity; however, understanding the purpose and intent of the doctrine of sovereign immunity was critical to determining the boundaries and criteria of the doctrine of immunity. In this dissertation, the researcher analyzed tort law as it applied to educators and public-school districts through the Virginia court system under common law and the Virginia Tort Claims Act (VTCA, 1981). The case analysis provided an overview of lawsuits heard and decisions rendered in negligence cases brought against educators and educational entities prior to and after the enactment of the Virginia Tort Claims Act in 1981.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1505215 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Johnson, Tracy Lou |
| Contributors | Camp, William E., Brackett, David, Wilson, Jamie, Brooks, John |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 94 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Johnson, Tracy Lou, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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