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What term describes the process of bringing and trying a lawsuit?
What term describes the process of bringing and trying a lawsuit?
- Criminal law
- Informed consent
- Litigation (correct)
- Tort
Which of the following is NOT considered an intentional tort?
Which of the following is NOT considered an intentional tort?
- Fraud
- Defamation of character
- Negligence (correct)
- Assault
What is the term for a wrong committed against another person or property that is tried in civil court?
What is the term for a wrong committed against another person or property that is tried in civil court?
- Tort (correct)
- Liability
- Felony
- Crime
Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of liability?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of liability?
Which element is part of informed consent?
Which element is part of informed consent?
Flashcards
Litigation
Litigation
The process of bringing and trying a lawsuit.
Plaintiff
Plaintiff
The person bringing a lawsuit to court.
Tort
Tort
A wrong committed against a person or property, usually tried in civil court.
Negligence
Negligence
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Four Elements of Liability
Four Elements of Liability
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Study Notes
Court System
- Litigation: Process of bringing and trying a lawsuit
- Plaintiff: Person bringing the lawsuit
- Defendant: Person accused of a crime
Legal Concepts
- Law: Standard rule of conduct established and enforced by the government
- Public Law: Government is directly involved
- Private Law: Civil Law
- Criminal Law: Concerns state and federal criminal statutes (e.g., murder)
Criminal Law
- Crime: Wrong against a person or property, or against the public
- Tort: Wrong committed by one person against another person or property (tried in civil court)
Intentional & Unintentional Tort
- Intentional Torts:
- Assault & battery
- Defamation of character
- Invasion of privacy
- False imprisonment
- Fraud
- Unintentional Torts:
- Negligence
- Malpractice
Four Elements of Liability
- Duty
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
Elements of Informed Consent
- Disclosure
- Comprehension
- Competence
- Voluntariness
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