BU231 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Vicarious Liability, Strict Liability, False Imprisonment
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Tort law identifies wrongs and mandates compensation to victims for harm caused by the activities of others. A person willfully injuring another person is not good for peace and order. Holding person against their will is unpleasant and unsafe. Recognizes a perso(cid:374)"s right to bodily integrity and personal security. To compensate the plaintiff who was injured by the defendant. To punish the defendant for acting wrongfully against the plaintiff. To deter the defendant from committing the same act in the future. Fault: unjustifiable injurious conduct that intentionally or carelessly disregards the interests of others. Fault of the defendant (whether act is improper) Causatio(cid:374) of har(cid:373) (cid:894)(cid:449)hether the defe(cid:374)da(cid:374)t caused the plai(cid:374)tiff"s i(cid:374)jury. Strict liability: liability that is imposed based upon causation regardless of fault. Public policy: economic, social and political considerations or observations that are believed to be beneficial to society as a whole.
