Chapter 4

Question 1

What is tort ?

Answer 1

wrongdoing in private law

Question 2

Omission

Answer 2

Act of ommited

Question 3

how to recognize tort law?

Question 4

whats are the elements of a tort?

Answer 4

1. a wrongful act- a breach of a duty of care owned by plaintiff to the defendant.
2. causation- the act of the defendant caused the harm
3. quantifiable- has to be measurable harm in manner recognized by the law

Question 5

what is vicarious liability?

Answer 5

being liable for another’s tort

Question 6

what the mental sate

Question 7

example of common business risk?

Answer 7

imposed on employer for harm caused by employee

employer often vicariously liable for employee