Tort Law - Introduction Flashcards

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What is the def8inition of Negligence?

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A com mon law tort, where D carelessly causes loss to C.

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What id the definition of Occupier’s’ liability?

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A statutory tort, where an occupier of land owes a duty to a visitor or a non-visitor/trespasser.

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What is the definition of a tortfeasor?

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A person who commits a tort.

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What is the definition of duty of care?

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A key component of a tort action, where D owes C a duty not to be careless.

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What is the definition of Rylands v Fletcher?

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A common law tort, where D can be sued for an escape of anything unnatural on D’s land which causes damages.

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What is the definition of Vicarious liability?

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Where C sues a person responsible for the tortfeasor’s tort even though that person has not committed the tort.

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What is the definition of Damages?

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The main remedy for a tort. C is given a cash amount as compensation.

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What is the definition of an Injunction?

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A remedy for a tort; 2 types
prohibitory - to stop a tort
mandatory - makes D do something to stop a tort.

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