Civil Law 4.2 Torts

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Actual Malice

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The clear and convincing evidence the defaming statement was made either with the knowledge it was false or, with a disregard for whether it was true.

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Assault

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An intentional act that gives someone else reasonable fear of imminent harm.

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Battery

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The intentional physical contact or harm inflicted on a person by another.

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Breach of Duty

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The failure of an individual or organization to meet the standard of care given the circumstances.

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Causation

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Establishes that the accused’s conduct caused the injury or damage.

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Compensatory Damages

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Damages intended to financially reimburse the plaintiff for actual losses suffered.

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Damages

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The financial compensation granted to the party that incurred injury due to another party's unlawful action or inaction.

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Defamation

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The intentional act of communicating or disseminating false statements about an individual or entity to an outside party that injures their reputation.

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Duty of Care

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The requirement for individuals and organizations to act or refrain from acting in a way that could reasonably and foreseeably harm others.

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Injunction

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A court order that either prohibits or requires specific actions of one or more parties.