Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: False Imprisonment, Contributory Negligence, Product Liability

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Philip King

Document Summary

Trespass to land: wrongful interference with someone"s possession of land. Common example: parking garage operators, if someone parks but does not pay. Deceit or fraud: a false representation intentionally or recklessly made by one person to another that causes damage. Common example: if someone purchases a used car because the seller says it has a new engine when it doesn"t. In this scenario, the seller commits tort because it made an untrue statement that the purchaser relied on. Negligence: unreasonable conduct, including a careless act or omission, that causes harm to another. Common example: if a taxi driver is injured due to an unsafe lane change. Common example: when professionals (lawyers, accountants) give their clients incompetent advice that causes loss. Common example: if consumers purchase a defective produce, they could accuse negligence on the manufacturer. How torts are categorized: torts can be categorized as intentional or negligent. Intentional tort: a harmful act that is committed deliberately or on purpose.