MGMT 3100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: High Standard Manufacturing Company, Brad Delson, Contributory Negligence
24 Feb 2017
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The purpose of tort law is to compensate victims for harm caused by activities of others. A tort identifies a set of circumstances that creates a right to claim compensation. Tort law is concerned with compensating victims for the wrongs of others. It comprises of set of rules defining those situations that create a right to compensation. Strict liability: liability that is imposed based upon causation regardless of fault. is imposed on the party that is inherently using a toxic substance; manufacturer is strictly liable. Ex. truck driver and toxics destroy farmers crop. Fault: unjustifiable injurious conduct that intentionally or carelessly disregards the interests of others: people will be more inclined to be careful if they must pay for consequences of their carelessness, ex. dangerous driving. Trespass: entering upon a(cid:374)other perso(cid:374)"s la(cid:374)d (cid:449)ithout per(cid:373)issio(cid:374) Assault: the threat of violence to a person. Battery: the actual physical contact with a person. Public nuisance: interference with the use of public amenities.
