7: Law on Torts

Tort

Wrong to another person. Generally, an injury other than a breach of contract for which recovery of damages is permitted by the law

Fundamental Purpose

to compensate victims of torts, not to punish wrongdoers

Trespass

defined by the act of knowingly entering another person’s property without permission.

Defamation

any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a person’s reputation

libel

written defamation

slander

spoken defamation

Nuisance

a legal action to redress harm arising from the use of one’s property

Public nuisance

covers a wide variety of minor crimes that threaten the health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience, or welfare of a community

Private nuisance

an interference with a person’s enjoyment and use of his land.

Deceit

the intentional imparting of a false impression

Negligence

causing harm through negligent conduct

burden of proof

the plaintiff has the ____

Plaintiff

Complainant

Vicarious Liability

The employer is held responsible in Tort for the negligent acts and omissions of its employee