Tag: Torts
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Defamation
Introduction to Defamation Defamation, the act of damaging the reputation of another by means of false and injurious communications that expose that person to contempt, ridicule, hatred, or social ostracism. In the common law, defamation in writing is classified as libel, and oral defamation…
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Defamation
Introduction to Defamation Defamation, the act of damaging the reputation of another by means of false and injurious communications that expose that person to contempt, ridicule, hatred, or social ostracism. In the common law, defamation in writing is classified as libel, and oral defamation…
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Tort
Introduction to Tort Tort, wrongful act that causes injury to a person or property and for which the law allows a claim by the injured party to recover damages (money). A lawsuit based on a tort is a private claim under civil law, the law in the United States that governs the relationships […]
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Tort
Introduction to Tort Tort, wrongful act that causes injury to a person or property and for which the law allows a claim by the injured party to recover damages (money). A lawsuit based on a tort is a private claim under civil law, the law in the United States that governs the relationships […]
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Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are awarded in cases where the conduct of the defendant is deemed to be so outrageous that justice is only served by adding a penalty over and above compensatory damages. (1) Introduction to Damages in Tort Law There are three kinds of torts, and in two of them (negligent […]
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Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are awarded in cases where the conduct of the defendant is deemed to be so outrageous that justice is only served by adding a penalty over and above compensatory damages. (1) Introduction to Damages in Tort Law There are three kinds of torts, and in two of them (negligent […]
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Elements of a Tort
Elements of a Tort Elements of a Tort Explained References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Tort Product Liability
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Unintentional Torts
Unintentional Torts (Negligence): Main Elements The coverage of Unintentional Torts (Negligence) includes the following element(s): Duty Owed For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product […]
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Unintentional Torts
Unintentional Torts (Negligence): Main Elements The coverage of Unintentional Torts (Negligence) includes the following element(s): Duty Owed For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product […]
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Tort Reform
Tort Reform Explained in the United States of America (In the U.S. law) References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Tort Product Liability
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Tort Reform
Tort Reform Explained in the United States of America (In the U.S. law) References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Tort Product Liability
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Reasonable Person Standard
Reasonable Person Standard Explained References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) Duties (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Tort Product Liability Duties
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Special and Limited Duties
References See Also Tort Product Liability Duties
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Special and Limited Duties
References See Also Tort Product Liability Duties
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Negligence
Kinds of Torts: Torts Based on Negligence Introduction to Negligence The most common torts result from negligence rather than intent. A broad variety of tort claims, such as personal injury claims based on automobile accidents, are based on a general theory of negligence. Other torts […]