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What principle allows a defendant to be found liable without proving intent to harm in tort law?
What principle allows a defendant to be found liable without proving intent to harm in tort law?
In cases of strict liability related to dangerous activities, what must be established for the defendant to be liable?
In cases of strict liability related to dangerous activities, what must be established for the defendant to be liable?
If a store is found not liable for injuries due to ice on the floor, what argument might they make?
If a store is found not liable for injuries due to ice on the floor, what argument might they make?
Which of the following is NOT a type of tort discussed?
Which of the following is NOT a type of tort discussed?
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What is an example of an activity that could be considered abnormally dangerous?
What is an example of an activity that could be considered abnormally dangerous?
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Which statement best defines negligence in tort law?
Which statement best defines negligence in tort law?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of intentional torts?
Which of the following is a characteristic of intentional torts?
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What common misconception might arise regarding strict liability?
What common misconception might arise regarding strict liability?
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Which type of tort can include injuries caused by animals?
Which type of tort can include injuries caused by animals?
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Which elements must be present for a claim of negligence to be established?
Which elements must be present for a claim of negligence to be established?
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What does the concept of foreseeability entail in the context of negligence?
What does the concept of foreseeability entail in the context of negligence?
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In the context of a slip and fall incident in a store, what duty does the store have towards its customers?
In the context of a slip and fall incident in a store, what duty does the store have towards its customers?
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Which example does not represent a classic case of negligence?
Which example does not represent a classic case of negligence?
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How is the concept of 'due care' best defined?
How is the concept of 'due care' best defined?
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What is required to demonstrate a breach of duty in negligence?
What is required to demonstrate a breach of duty in negligence?
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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an intentional tort?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an intentional tort?
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What is the primary focus of a negligence analysis?
What is the primary focus of a negligence analysis?
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In a negligence case, what would likely be an essential factor in determining damages?
In a negligence case, what would likely be an essential factor in determining damages?
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What differentiates negligence from intentional torts?
What differentiates negligence from intentional torts?
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Which of the following is NOT an element of negligence?
Which of the following is NOT an element of negligence?
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In the context of torts, what is meant by 'intent'?
In the context of torts, what is meant by 'intent'?
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Which of the following accurately describes battery?
Which of the following accurately describes battery?
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How many main types of torts are typically identified?
How many main types of torts are typically identified?
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What does causation in a negligence claim refer to?
What does causation in a negligence claim refer to?
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Which statement is true regarding defenses to torts?
Which statement is true regarding defenses to torts?
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What does the 'duty' element in negligence imply?
What does the 'duty' element in negligence imply?
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Which element is unique to intentional torts compared to negligence?
Which element is unique to intentional torts compared to negligence?
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In tort law, what does strict liability typically involve?
In tort law, what does strict liability typically involve?
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Study Notes
Types of Torts Overview
- Three main tort categories: Intentional Torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability.
- Most torts fit into one of these categories, each with distinct elements and requirements.
Intentional Torts
- Battery is a primary example: requires intent to cause harmful or offensive contact.
- Key element: Intent defined as the defendant desiring the result or knowing it is substantially certain to occur.
- Other examples include Assault, False Imprisonment, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, and Torts to Property.
Negligence
- Four essential elements: Duty, Breach, Causation, and Harm.
- Focus is on whether the defendant owed a duty to the plaintiff and if that duty was breached, leading to harm.
- Key concepts include Due Care, Reasonableness, and Foreseeability:
- Due Care involves efforts to avoid harming others.
- Reasonableness measures the sufficiency of precautions taken.
- Foreseeability limits liability to harms that could reasonably be anticipated.
Examples of Negligence
- Classic scenarios include car accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and fall cases.
- Slip and fall example highlights a store's duty to maintain safe premises:
- The store must take reasonable steps, like removing ice, especially during bad weather.
- Liability for the store arises if a failure to maintain safety results in foreseeable injury.
Strict Liability
- Involves liability without fault, meaning the defendant is accountable regardless of intent or care.
- Common contexts include dangerous products, injuries from animals, and abnormally dangerous activities.
- Using dynamite in populated areas is a key example: liability exists for any resulting damages, irrespective of caution exercised.
Conclusion
- Understanding these torts is crucial for analyzing legal responsibilities and potential liabilities.
- Reach out to the professor with questions for deeper clarification on these concepts.
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Description
Explore the various types of torts in this introductory module. This presentation covers three main categories: Intentional Torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability, with examples to illustrate each type. Understand the foundational concepts of tort law as you delve into this essential topic.
