CH08 Business Law by Beatty Samuelson Abril 8th Edition Flashcards
CH08 What is the definition of the word Tort?
A tort is a violation of a duty imposed by civil law.
P 207
CH08 What is a tort called where a surgeon commits an error during surgery?
Negiligence. P 207
CH08 What is a tort called where a person steals a customer from a company against contract?
Interference with a contract.
P 207
CH08 What is a tort where someone sells you something tricking you out of your money?
Fraund
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CH08 A person who punches you in the face commits what tort?
Battery.
P 207
CH08 How is a tort different from a contract law or criminal case?
A tort does not involve a deal between two parties nor does it involve breaking the law leading to a criminal case.
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CH Fact: Tort law is divided into categories. P 208
CH08 Intentional Torts: Defamation. What is written defamation called?
Libel. P 208
CH08: Intentional Torts: What is oral defamation called?
Slander. P 208
CH08 What are the 4 elements to a defamation case?
Defamatory statement.
Falsity.
Communicated.
Injury.
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CH08 What is a defamatory statement?
A defamatory statement is a statement that is likely to harm another person’s reputation.
Opinions are not generally counted because they are not factual.
Defamatory statements can be proven as true or false.
P 208
CH08 What is a falsity in regards to defamation?
The statement must be false.
True statements are not defamation.
P 208
CH08 describe communication in regards to defamation.
The statement must be communicated to at least one person other than the plaintiff.
P 208
CH08 Describe injury in regards to defamation.
The plaintiff must show some injury.
The law is willing to assume injury in some cases.
P 209
CH08 What are the four categories where the court will assume injury? (slander per se)
sexual behavior
crimes
contagious diseases
professional abilities
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