Torts: A Civil Wrong
The name for civil wrongdoing.
Torts
this element shows an action led to damage/harm
Causation
the right to defend oneself with whatever force is reasonably necessary
Self Denfense
engaging in high-risk situations
Dangerous Activities
Plaintiff files lawsuits that have little to no merit for monetary compensation.
Frivolous lawsuit
Being held responsible for a tort.
Liable
This element states there is an obligation to be reasonable
Duty
occurs when there is an unreasonable interference with your ability to use and enjoy your property.
Nuisance
a child hits a dog at the park and is bitten. Who is liable?
The dog owner
a payment for damages that is intended to punish the defendant.
Punitive damages
Agreement on ending a civil tort.
Settlement
This element shows the plaintiff suffered financially/physically
Damages
The amount of money awarded to pay for damages
Compensatory damages
The legal responsibility of manufacturers or sellers for injuries caused by defective product
Product Liability
Hundreds of people may be injured by one company's product and sue.
Class action lawsuit
financial liability protection that you can purchase.
Insurance
a defense that argues the plaintiffs caused their own damages
Contributory Negligence
When the plaintiff agreed, to the harmful conduct and thus gave up the right to sue later.
Consent
which party hold strict liability for toxic pharmaceutical damages- Consumer, distributors, or manufacturers?
Manufactures
The standard used to determine that the defendant is liable for a tort.
Preponderance of evidence.
Past court cases that are used to decide future cases.
Precedent
a defense that determines how much damages were caused by plaintiff and defendant.
Comparative Negligence
When a person reputation is damaged
Defamation
These two elements must be proven in strict liability.
Causation and Damages
The amount of time you have to file a tort claim.
Statute of limitations