Tort Law - Introduction Flashcards
What is the def8inition of Negligence?
A com mon law tort, where D carelessly causes loss to C.
What id the definition of Occupier’s’ liability?
A statutory tort, where an occupier of land owes a duty to a visitor or a non-visitor/trespasser.
What is the definition of a tortfeasor?
A person who commits a tort.
What is the definition of duty of care?
A key component of a tort action, where D owes C a duty not to be careless.
What is the definition of Rylands v Fletcher?
A common law tort, where D can be sued for an escape of anything unnatural on D’s land which causes damages.
What is the definition of Vicarious liability?
Where C sues a person responsible for the tortfeasor’s tort even though that person has not committed the tort.
What is the definition of Damages?
The main remedy for a tort. C is given a cash amount as compensation.
What is the definition of an Injunction?
A remedy for a tort; 2 types
prohibitory - to stop a tort
mandatory - makes D do something to stop a tort.
