Other Concepts

Question 1

What is the burden of proof?

Answer 1

It dictates who is responsible for providing evidence. The burden of proof falls on the person making the claim

Question 2

How can circumstantial evidence be used?

Answer 2

By drawing inferences from circumstances surrounding the incident but not within the incident itself. Can be used to prove negligence

Question 3

What is vicarious liability?

Answer 3

A form of strict liability where you are held responsible for someone else’s actions. Most commonly in employer/employee relationships when the employee intentionally or unintentionally commits a tort