BSLW1021 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Comparative Negligence, Contributory Negligence, False Imprisonment
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Difference between tort and crime: crime: wrong that arises from violation of public duty. Violation of criminal law: tort: wrong that arises from violation of a private duty. Types of torts: intentional torts: those that occur when wrongdoers engage in intentional conduct, negligence: careless actions taken without thinking through their consequences. Tort theories can include: negligence, battery, intentional infliction, emotional distress, and fraud: strict liability: imposes liability without regard to whether there was any intent to harm or any negligence occurred. No regard to fault only if actions caused damages that should be. Elements for defamation (1) a statement about a person"s reputation that is untrue (2) publication (3) a statement directed at a particular person (4) damages that result from the statement. Absolute privilege: congress members have this because public policy requires free dialogue on the issues pending in a legislative body.
