B LAW422 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Absolute Liability, Mens Rea, Dangerous Goods
3 Feb 2016
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Corporate liability: corporation can be liable in 3 ways can"t put it in jail. Corporate liability for crimes: when a corporation gets fined it either goes bankrupt, or hurts shareholders & employees. Corporate liability for crimes: in canada, to be found guilty of crime court must prove two things beyond reasonable doubt. Absolute liability more intense than strict liability. Strict liability intent is irrelevant (like tort) liability even if you didn"t cause ex. If drunk driver causes spill driver is still liable since he engaged in a strict liability act. Speeding ticket are paid for by the owner of the vehicle. Only defense is due diligence show that you: the issue of over regulation is cost to corporation & exercised due diligence. Intention to do the act trespass, battery, etc. Intention to commit the harm contractual interference (not a physical harm, but economical)
