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BL1.4 Tort

BusLaw1 Tort Law

TermDefinition
assumption of risk Defense in which the defendant shows that plaintiff knew of the risk involved in an activity and still took the chance of being injured.
breach of duty The failure to use the degree of care that would have been used by a reasonable person.
comparative negligence The process by which the negligence of each party is compared and the amount of the plaintiff's recovery is reduced by the percent of his or her negligence.
contributory negligence Behavior by the plaintiff that helps cause his or her injuries.
crime An offense against the public at large, which is therefore punishable by the government.
defamation The wrongful act of injuring another persons reputation by making false statements.
false imprisonment When the police arrest someone without probable cause or the proper warrant.
intentional tort Occurs when a person knows and desires the consequences of his or her act.
invasion of privacy Interfering with a person's right to be left alone, which includes the right to be free from unwanted publicity and interference with private matters.
negligence An accidental or unintentional tort, and the failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would have exercised in the same situtation.
nuisance Anything that interferes with the enjoyment of life or property.
proximate cause The legal connection between unreasonable conduct and the resulting harm.
strict liability An injury caused by an individual's participation in an ultra-hazardous activity. Also, manufacturers or suppliers are responsible for selling goods that are unreasonably dangerous.
tort A private wrong committed by one person against another involving one person's interference with another person's rights.
tortfeasor Person who commits a tort.
trespass The wrongful damage to, or interference with, the real property of another (land, buildings)
assault The threat to harm another person.
battery Unlawful touching of another person.
intentional infliction of emotional distress Causing great emotional or mental distress to another person, even without physical harm.
conversion Interfering with a person's right to personal property.
disparagement Lies about physical object that results in the owner losing money.
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