Intro to Torts Flashcards
the principle under which court are generally bound to follow earlier decisions in respect of the same legal issues
stare decisis
a court prohibiting someone from engaging in certain conduct
injunction
a type of civil wrong committed by one person against another person
tort
the person who commits a tort
tortfeasor
a person who initiates civil proceedings against another person
plaintiff
What is the burden of proof that a plaintiff needs to prove for their case in a civil action?
on a balance of probabilities
TRUE or FALSE
The same incident can be charged as a criminal action as well as a civil action
True
The following torts are examples of what type of tort?
- torts against a person
- torts against property
- torts against business interests
Intentional torts
The following torts are examples of what type of tort?
- absolute liability
- vicarious liability
Strict liability
The following torts are examples of what type of tort?
- occupier’s liability
- professional liability
- product liability
Negligence
