Basic Terms 17 Flashcards
1
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damage
A
loss or harm resulting from the injury
2
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absolute liability
A
liability regardless of fault
3
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vicarious liability
A
liability for the act of another party
4
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joint liability
A
multiple tortfeasors
5
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contribution
A
a share of any damages awarded
6
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several liability
A
enables the plaintiff to sue each of the joint tortfeasors in a separate action
7
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privilege/immunity
A
legal exemption from liability
8
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charitable immunity
A
most charitable institutions are exempt
9
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sovereign immunity
A
a government agency is considered immune unless it agrees to be held liable
10
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federal tort claims act
A
abolished sovereign immunity at the federal level
