FINA 2244 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Contributory Negligence, Strict Liability, Law Of Agency
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Liability: imposed for conduct that interferes with the protected interests of another. Business and torts: arises from careless errors or intentional actions: 3 types of torts. Negligence (unintentional) : unintentional careless conduct that creates an unreasonable risk of harm to others. There can be negligence action even if there was no intent to do harm. Intentional: careless interference with personal rights or property. Intent: state of mind of the defendant/wrongdoer; person knew what he/she was doing. Deep pockets : a business is liable under agency law if a tort results in an activity. (within scope of workers employment) Privilege consent is implied b/c of relationship (mother, boyfriend, husband, etc. ) Defense of others is okay (protecting child) v. defense of property is not okay (hurting someone trying to break into car: false imprisonment intentional holding or detaining. Lawsuits often arise from detention of suspected shoplifters.
