Law of Tort Negligence & Strict Liability

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Which of the following is the key aim/function of Tort Law? Deterrence, Compensation, Punishment, Retribution

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Compensation

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A tort that results when one person carelessly injures another

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Negligence

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Conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people.

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Strict liability

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Give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred.

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Compensate

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A legal doctrine that says that some activities are so dangerous that liability will always follow any injury that results from those activities

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Strict liability

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A defense against negligence whenever the defendant can show that the victim did something that helped cause his or her own injuries

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Contributory negligence

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A reasonable standard of care to prevent injury to others.

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Duty of Care

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Failure to use reasonable care when dealing with another person.

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Breach of Duty

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To know beforehand.

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Foreseeable

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Who brings an action in a tort law case? Options: the torfeasor, a private individual, the government

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a private individual