Law 2101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Implied Consent, Punitive Damages, Coase Theorem
20 Apr 2018
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A tort is a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, that is compensable by a common-law remedy in damages: non-criminal, violation of a right of another, compensable by the payment of money. Tort law is only private law: not concerned with any part of the public law sectors. Most common: contract laws, property laws. Puts obligations on people even though the(cid:455) did(cid:374)"t ag(cid:396)ee. Tort law = involuntary interactions between private individuals. Contract law = voluntary interactions between private individuals. Example: you decide to ski at a place, buy your lift ticket, but suffer an injury due to your negligence: would have an initial contract but a subsequent involuntary interaction giving rise to harm. Crime = an offence against society at large and the purpose of the criminal law is see that the interests of the public are vindicated through the punishing of the accused.
