lesson 1

Question 1

what is criminal liability?

Answer 1

-accountability between STATE and induviduals. (public law)
-goal- punishment and prevention
-high standard of proof

Question 2

what is civil liability?

Answer 2

-accountability between private parties.
-lower standard of proof than criminal liability.

Question 3

what is tort liability?

Answer 3

-imposed between members of a community (OUTSIDE A CONTRACT).
-compensation and prevention.

Question 4

What is contractual liability?

Answer 4

-imposed between parties of a contractual relationship.

Question 5

what are protected rights and interests of person in tort law (UK+DE)

Answer 5

1. life
2. physical integrity (think injuries)
3. physial health (think illness)
   4.mental health
   5.freedom of movement
4. personality rights

Question 6

what are protected rights and interests of property and economic interests in tort law (UK+DE)

Answer 6

1. property, against violation of immovable property.
   2.right to an established and operating commercial bussiness (GERANY)

Question 7

What is the definition of tort (law)?

Answer 7

Civil wrong for which the victim recieves compensation in the form of damages.

Question 8

what is the difference between France, Germany, and the UK in tort law?

Answer 8

UK- has specific torts (27 each with own induvidual requirements)
FR+GER- 2,3 specific articles with requirements for tort that need to be checked.