Torts Overview

Question 1

What is a tort?

Answer 1

A tort is a civil wrong committed against another.

Question 2

How many a tort arise?

Answer 2

Defendant’s intentional conduct, negligent conduct or conduct that creates liability in the absence of fault (Strict liability).

Question 3

Torts essay approach?

Answer 3

First identify the prima facie case
elements of the tort and apply the elements to the facts provided.

For those torts for which the prima facie case is established, consider any defenses that are supported by the facts.

Finally, consider any supplemental rules that may apply, typically involving multiple parties (e.g., vicarious liability and joint tortfeasor rules).

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