BLAW 3201 : Test 2
Document Summary
Vicarious liability**- courts have held employers liable for the wrongful acts of their employees if the employer directed, partook in, or authorized the wrongful act. Robbery- to steal by force (having actual gun) or fear (pretending to have a gun) Mistake of fact- cant be accused of speeding if the sign is down: distinguishment btw mistake of fact and mistake of law on test. Minor same as infant- (until greater than the age of the majority)5 year old shoot parent accidentally: not going to get accused, if you are 17 you will get accused unless your mentally handicap, not a bright line. Mail fraud- use of mail to defraud the public. Larceny- aka theft: to take when the victim is unaware of the action. Is the failure to act a crime? yes: ex) failure to report a felony is a crime, ex) not paying taxes is a crime.
