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Introduction
- Welcome back and reminders to put away drawings and look at previous notes.
- Recap of past meeting focused on contracts.
Questions About Contracts
- Discussion about specific contracts, such as the 2026 tuition contract.
- Invitation for students to share their experiences and questions related to contracts.
- Mention of amusement park rides and safety measures, including warnings on VermaPorts.
- Discussion of liability and reasons companies put up warnings; such as protection against being sued.
- Emphasis on consumer accountability: "survival of the fittest."
Private Law vs Public Law
- Definition of private law: governs interactions between private entities, such as individuals and companies.
- Introduction of lawsuits under private law focused on contracts and torts.
- Definition of "tort": a civil wrong that does not arise out of contractual obligations.
Torts
- Explanation of types of lawsuits in private law:
- Lawsuits about contracts.
- Lawsuits about torts, divided into three types: intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability.
Intentional Torts
- Characteristics of intentional torts: the intent must be present, not accidental.
- Examples:
- Trespassing - intentionally entering someone's property.
- Defamation - harming someone's reputation through false information (includes slander and libel).
- Invasion of privacy - unauthorized access to someone's private space or information.
- Assault and Battery - threatening or physically harming someone.
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