tort laws

tort

A breach of a private duty imposed by the law

intentional tort

often crimes

prima facie tort negligence

voluntary act, breach of a duty of care, proximate, damage

strict liability in torts

holds a party responsible for harm caused, regardless of intent or fault.

false imprisonment

intentional wrongful confinement of another

shopkeeper’s privlege

ability to detain a suspected shoplifter allows reasonable suspicion and a brief detention without liability for false imprisonment.

slander

spoken defamation

libel

written defamation

absolute privilege

legal immunity that protects individuals from liability for defamatory statements made in certain contexts, such as during judicial proceedings or legislative debates, regardless of intent or truth.

qualified privilege

legal protection allowing statements made in good faith, on matters of public interest, or in certain professional contexts, to be exempt from defamation claims, unless made with malice.

product disparagement

Statement wrongful defaming another’s property interest

trespass

Wrongful intrusion upon someone's property interest, whether real property or personal property

Reps Ipsa Loquitor

the thing speaks for itself

general damages

pain and sufferingsp

special damages

loss of wages, property damage, medical bills

contributory negligence

A defense in tort law where if the plaintiff is found to be partially at fault for their own injury, they may be barred from recovering any damages.

comparative negligence

A system where the plaintiff’s damages are reduced in proportion to their degree of fault in causing the injury.

assumption of risk

A defense in tort law where a plaintiff may be barred from recovering damages if they voluntarily and knowingly assumed the risks associated with a dangerous activity.

sovereign immunity

A legal doctrine that prevents the government or its agencies from being sued without its consent.

strict liability is in 3 areas

maintenance of hazardous conditions, harboring wild animals, product liability