Torts Civil Wrongs Tort When someone commits a wrong in civil law.

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Torts Civil Wrongs

Tort When someone commits a wrong in civil law

Torts The harmed individual is known as the plaintiff

Torts The harmed individual is known as the plaintiff The plaintiff wishes to seek a judgment against the defendant (the wrongdoer)

Torts The harmed individual is known as the plaintiff The plaintiff wishes to seek a judgment against the defendant (the wrongdoer) If found guilty, the defendant must pay damages (there is no jail time)

Two Rules govern Tort Law 1) Who is responsible, liable?

Two Rules govern Tort Law 1) Who is responsible, liable? 2) How much should be paid?

In a tort, 1 of 2 things has happened

1) a person has caused injury to another person, and/or their property

In a tort, 1 of 2 things has happened 1) a person has caused injury to another person, and/or their property They seek a remedy

In a tort, 1 of 2 things has happened 1) a person has caused injury to another person, and/or their property They seek a remedy A person has failed to exercise reasonable care

In a tort, 1 of 2 things has happened 1) a person has caused injury to another person, and/or their property They seek a remedy A person has failed to exercise reasonable care They seek legal liability

Tort law provides a legal process for people to recover damages from wrongdoers

Generally the two sides will meet and work out a settlement

Tort law provides a legal process for people to recover damages from wrongdoers Generally the two sides will meet and work out a settlement IF a settlement cannot be reached, then a person may decide to sue

Tort law provides a legal process for people to recover damages from wrongdoers Generally the two sides will meet and work out a settlement IF a settlement cannot be reached, then a person may decide to sue 90% of tort cases end in a settlement

Types of Torts Intentional Wrong – when a person acts with the intent of injuring a person/property

Types of Torts Intentional Wrong – when a person acts with the intent of injuring a person/property Joe gets angry and punches the window of Julia’s car, breaking it

Types of Torts Negligence – person fails to use reasonable care, and causes harm

Types of Torts Negligence – person fails to use reasonable care, and causes harm Alison is texting while drinving, and hits a pedestrian

Types of Torts Strict Liability – person engaged in an activity so dangerous that there is serious risk of harm even if the person acts with the utmost care

Types of Torts Strict Liability – person engaged in an activity so dangerous that there is serious risk of harm even if the person acts with the utmost care Brian is demolishing his house when Clarissa walks by and is struck in the head with a brick from the explosion

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