New Flashcards
1
Q
Does constitution waive sov imm?
A
No. Allows legis to waive it.
2
Q
SOV IMMUNITY
- 28 waives exactly what?
A
SOV IMMUNITY ----------- 1. For torts 2. Loss of property 3. Personal Injury 4. Death. Case law later expanded to contracts
3
Q
4 parts of a tort.
A
Duty, breach, causation, damages.
4
Q
Name the 4 types of torts.
A
SOV IMMUNITY ----------- I + he (lui) = unreas strict ----------- Intent on the Law yet Inadvertently Liable. i/i u/u i/u sl ----------- (1) intentional act/intentional harm (2) unlawful act/unintentional harm. (3) Inadvertence, unreas risk of harm. (4) strict liab.
5
Q
Dfn. Culpable
A
Blameworthy
6
Q
If acting in scope of work, what can trigger personal liability?
A
SOV IMMUNITY ----------- individ sued is not driving a BMW ----------- 1. Act in bad faith 2. W/ malicious purpose 3. Exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety or property.
7
Q
State 2 case law imposed aspects of Sov Imm & Ks.
A
SOV IMMUNITY
1) Can be sued in K - Davis v. Bayez.
2) K must be written - Ft Lauder v. Israel.
8
Q
SOV IMM ----------- Distinguish & state associated claims for: Legal Malice v. Actual Malice v. Express Malice
A
SOV IMM ----------- Legal - no justification |---| malicious prosecution Actual - reckless, mean |---| defamation Express - express |---| defamation celebrity
