Basic Terms 16 Flashcards
1
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tort law
A
provides monetary relief to those who suffer losses from other people’s actions
2
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tort
A
wrong against an individual
3
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tortfeasor
A
party accused of committing a tort
4
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tort action
A
a civil action initiated by one party seeking financial compensation for losses or injuries caused by another party
5
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tortious act
A
act causing injury or loss
6
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joint tortfeasors
A
2 or more people joining in a tortious act
7
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assault and battery
A
a threat or harmful force carried out by physical contact
8
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existence of a duty
A
an obligation imposed on the defendant by contact, court order, relationship or common law
9
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fault
A
neglect/violation of a duty
10
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liability
A
a connection between the plaintiffs injury and the defendant’s fault
