GNG 4170 Study Guide - Final Guide: Contributory Negligence, Napoleonic Code, Rescission

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: General Engineering
• Course: GNG 4170
• Professor: Cameron Tiesma

Document Summary

Civil law a system of law based off the napoleonic code and used by areas historically associated with. Common law a system of law based off of english law and used by countries associated with england. It uses precedents in addition to legislation to establish law principles. The crown (government), and not the victim, brings the proceeding against the defendant. The purpose of criminal law is to punish the wrongdoer, not to compensate the victim. If someone found responsible they are guilty vs non-guilty. If successful, the victim receives direct benefit (money). Defamation is an intentional tort i(cid:374) (cid:449)hi(cid:272)h the (cid:448)i(cid:272)ti(cid:373)(cid:859)s reputatio(cid:374) is da(cid:373)aged due to pu(cid:271)li(cid:272) u(cid:374)true statements made by a tortfeasor. Libel refers to defamation that occurs through writing such as newspaper or magazines. Slander refers to defamation that occurs through verbal means such as speeches or interviews. Vicarious liability is idea that states an employer is liable for any acts committed by its employees while at work.