Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter 12: Other Torts

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

Document Summary

Most commonly arises when the occupier of the property harms others. Occupier someone who has some degree of control over land or buildings on that land. The liability that occupiers have to anyone who enters onto their land or property (varies by jurisdiction) Liability under occupiers" liability legislation: alberta, bc, manitoba, ontario, nova scotia, and pei, simplify common law by replacing it with neighbour" principle. Actionable without proof of harm or damage. Assault and battery (not common in business but might occur) most common remedy is damages. False imprisonment unlawful detention or physical restraint or coercion by psychological means: to defend against the tort of false imprisonment the retailer must show legal authority the authority by law to detain under section. Deceit a false representation intentionally or recklessly made by one person to another that causes damage (most common in business) Passing off presenting another"s goods or services as one"s own.