CRIM 135 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: O. J. Simpson, Paris Hilton, Criminal Negligence
21 Oct 2016
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Tort = a civil/private wrong (cid:862)a (cid:271)rea(cid:272)h of a legal duty, other tha(cid:374) u(cid:374)der (cid:272)o(cid:374)tra(cid:272)t, (cid:449)ith lia(cid:271)ility for da(cid:373)ages(cid:863) More interested in one party harming the other party. Harm to persons/property that was done intentionally. Failure of a person or persons to conform to a standard of reasonable care. E. g: driving without due care and attention; failure to maintain a premises in safe condition; etc: tort only if actual harm occurs. Assault is an example of being a tort as well being in the criminal code. You can be charged under assault under the criminal code. You have the right to sue for damages as a result of the injuries sustained from assault. Crown prosecutes, criminal on behalf of society. Object = punishment, protection of the public. Determination of guilt: all or nothing, either right or wrong, no middle ground. Assault (crime under criminal code / intentional tort) Criminal negligence (being hit by a car)
