Ch 9 Flashcards

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Discretionary acts

A

Those of a policymaking nature that go to the heart of our democratic form of government.

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Functionary Acts

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Acts that carry out established policy, and are not entitled to immunity protection.

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Among the most common limitations where immunity does not apply are:

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Gross negligence, recklessness and intentional acts; the doctrine of insurance waiver and the special duty exception

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Tort Claims Acts

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Laws that were created to provide a mechanism for recourse in the event someone is injured by a government activity

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