Torts Definitions

Question 1

Intent

Answer 1

the voluntary desire to bring about a result, and the belief that the result is substantially certain to occur

Question 2

Specific intent

Answer 2

acting with a purpose or desire to bring bout a given outcome (falls under definition of intent)

Question 3

General Intent

Answer 3

sets in motion a chain of events knowing with substantial certainty that the outcome is
likely to occur (falls under definition of intent)

Question 4

Tort

Answer 4

a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract for which the law provides a remedy

Question 5

Liability

Answer 5

responsibility for one’s actions

Question 6

Strict Liability

Answer 6

doesn’t matter if you had the intent, you did the act, therefore you pay for the consequences

Products, abnormally dangerous activities, livestock on your land

Question 7

Rules of Intent

Answer 7

Good faith does not negate intent

Intoxication: voluntary intoxication does not negate intent

Children: 5+ does not negate intent

Mental Illness/physical shortcomings: do not negate intent unless it is of sudden onset

General/Specific Intent can’t exist at the same time.

Recklessness: one meant to do it but does not care about the outcome (driving a fast car)