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Tort Liability Flashcards

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Duty

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expected action owed to plaintiff from defendant

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Breach

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breaking that DUTY

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Causation

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that BREACH of DUTY caused injury

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Damages

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monetary or property or behavioral changes that plaintiff desires

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How has liability expanded over time?

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  1. Manufacturers held liable for their products
  2. Standards of negligence expanded to include groups historically not included.
  3. Contributory negligence has been relaxed
  4. overall heightened legal liability
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