Torts Flashcards
1
Q
The law of civil wrongs
A
Torts
2
Q
- Plaintiff vs defendant (Disputes between private parties)
- People vs defendant
A
- Torts
- Criminal
3
Q
- Guilty or not guilty
- Liable or not liable
A
- Criminal
- Tort
4
Q
Consequences:
1. Death, fines, jail sentence
2. Pay damages, equitable relief (an injunction. Eg. no playing loud music at night)
A
- Criminal
- Tort
5
Q
Primarily common law instead of statue (judge made instead of legislature made)
A
Tort lawG
6
Q
Governs the creation and enforcement of agreements
A
Contract law
7
Q
Dictates the relationships between parties who have not had an opportunity to agree to a set of rules
A
Tort law
