Tort law

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Tort Law and Private Law.

Tort Law

A body of rules determining the circumstances and conditions under which harm suffered by a victim will be borne by another person.

Non-contractual Liability

Legal responsibility arising from harm or damage caused without a contractual relationship.

Punitive Damages

Damages awarded in excess of compensation to deter similar conduct by others.

Negligence

Failing to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person.

Duty of Care

Legal obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of others.

Causation

The action of causing something, specifically the relationship between cause and effect in law.

Liability

Legal responsibility for one's actions or the actions of others.

Civil Law

A branch of law dealing with disputes between individuals or organizations.

Common Law

A body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts.

Equivalence Theory

A legal theory where every condition contributing to damage must be considered equivalent.

French Civil Code

The foundational legal text that outlines civil law principles in France.

Circumstantial Liability

Liability that exists when damages arise from certain circumstances.

Contract Law

The body of law that governs legally enforceable agreements between parties.

Public Interest

The welfare or well-being of the general public.

Joint Action

A legal scenario in which actions under criminal and civil law can be pursued simultaneously.

Ecological Norms

Principles that promote environmental protection and sustainability within legal frameworks.

Freedom of Contract

The right of individuals to freely negotiate the terms of their contracts.

Sustainable Private Law

A framework of law that adapts to address social and environmental challenges.

Product as a Service (PaaS)

A business model where products are offered as services rather than sold outright.