Chapter 1 Flashcards
Torts
1
Q
Criminal lawsuit
A
- Public
- Government files
- Fines and jail time
- Government proves guilt
2
Q
Civil lawsuit
A
- Private
- Private plaintiff
- Monetary compensation
- Plaintiff proves by evidence
3
Q
Defense of property
A
- Can use reasonable force to defend land or property
- Must request intruder to stop first
4
Q
Repossession of property
A
Owner who has been tortiously dispossessed and has right to repossess, can use reasonable force
5
Q
Necessity
A
When a person can enter, take, use property without consent due to necessity.
To escape armed robbery
6
Q
Nominal
A
- Breach of contract
- No actual damage or loss
7
Q
Compensatory
A
Get plaintiff to the same position as was before the injury
8
Q
Punitive
A
- Not to compensate plaintiff but to punish defendant
- Defendant acted in outrageous manner
