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Negligence
Product Liability
Strict Liability
Intentional Torts
Torts Against Property
100
The Thing Speaks for Itself
What is res ipsa loquitor
100
This type of defect comes not from manufacture, but from they way the product is conceived
What is Design Defect
100
Liability imposed upon a defendant based upon defendant's ownership of animals, or engaging in a ultrahazardous activity
What is strict liability
100
An act that intends to cause the Plaintiff fear or apprehension of an offensive contact
What is assault
100
Intention to enter the property of another
What is trespass to land
200
A legal obligation owed to another
What is duty
200
These three tests can be used to determine whether a product has a design defect
What are risk/utility, consumer expectation and state of the art
200
Ferare Naturae
What is common law reference to wild animals
200
An intentional act of Defendant that causes an unwanted touching of Plaintiff
What is batery
200
An act of Defendant that interferes with Plaintiff's use and enjoyment of their property
What is nuisance
300
An act considered negligent because of the violation of a statute
What is negligence per se
300
A tort remedy is not allowed in strict liability when the damages is this
What is to the product only
300
Dominate Naturae
What is common law reference to domestic animals
300
An intentional act of Defendant that confines Plaintiff to a place and leaves Plaintiff no reasonable means of escape
What is false imprisonment
300
The intentional act of taking the property of another with his/her permission with intent to interfere with possessory rights
What is trespass to chattels
400
A test to determine the defendant's negligent act or omission
What is the "but for" test
400
A warranty in which the seller knows thy buyer is buying the product to use for a particular purpose
What is the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose
400
trait or characteristic of a domestic animal that is abnormal to its clas that presents a danger
What is dangerous propensity
400
The intentional intrusion into the private life of another person
What is invasion of privacy
400
intentional act by defendant to permanently deprive Plaintiff of possessory right to property, including title.
What is conversion
500
This element of negligence states the defendant's conduct caused Plaintiff's injuries
What is Actual Cause
500
Legal rights and obligations are created by parties to a contract
What is privity of contract
500
blasting and mining are two examples of these
What is ultrahazardous activities
500
Defendant wrongfully initiates an legal action against Plaintiff that causes Plaintiff harm
What is malicious prosecution
500
Interfering with the chattel of another but without intent to deprive of ownership or title
What is intermeddling