Chapter 21: General Principles of Tort Law Flashcards

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Civil wrong (tort) (definition)

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Liability for damages (compensation) arises from committing a civil wrong (tort) – actions causing unjust damage to a person (harms his interests).

Tort liability also includes compensation for damages that COULD NOT be predicted.

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Concept of “unjust damage” to determine liability

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The concept of unjust damage determines the extent of liability –> Compensation for damages applies provided that the damage was unjust and there was causation.

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Strict liability (definition)

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Strict liability is liability regardless of intentions (e.g. parents liable for children’s damages).

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Damage (definition)

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Damage may be a material loss, injury or non-satisfaction of needs. It may be patrimonial or non-patrimonial. Therefore, compensation must cover both direct damages and the immediate lost profit.

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Aim of compensation

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The aim of compensation is to restore the person to the position he was in before the act.

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