1. PA 165 Introduction to Torts
Unit 8
Lecture 2

2. Unit 8 Graded Items Lecture 1 (10 points) Lecture 2 (10 points
Discussion (20 points)
Quiz (40 points)
Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, Tuesday, Oct. 17

3. Unit 9 Graded Items Lecture 1 (10 points) Lecture 2 (10 points)
Discussion (20 points)
Final Exam (140 points)
Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, Tuesday, Oct. 25

4. Final Exam Format 140 points total 5 points for each question
28 true/false or multiple choice questions
Covers material from units 1-9 (emphasis on units 6-9)
2 hour time limit; only one attempt
Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, Tuesday, Oct. 25

5. Unit 10: Course Reflection
Lecture 1 (10 points)
Discussion (ungraded)
Term ends: 11:59 PM ET, Tuesday, Nov. 1

6. Seminar Outline Categories of Strict Liability:
ultrahazardous activities
wild animals/domestic animals
products liability

7. Strict Liability Generally
Terms “strict liability” and “absolute liability” are interchangeable
Key distinction from intentional torts and negligence:
fault/reasonable care not required in strict liability

8. Unit 7 Test Review

9. Public Nuisance
A public nuisance can affect only a single person and be actionable by the prosecutor.
Correct Answer: False
Public nuisance involves rights common to the public.

10. Public Nuisance
Under public nuisance, the public's common legal rights are affected.
Correct Answer: True

11. Remedies for Nuisance
In a nuisance action, the most common equitable remedies are:
A. abatement
B. injunction
C. money damages
D. a and b
E. all of the above
Correct answer: D

12. Private Nuisance
In private nuisance law, unreasonable uses are defined by the reasonable person standard, which is usually a community standard.
Correct answer: True

13. Wrongful Death Death is a necessary element of a wrongful death case.
Correct answer: True

14. Wrongful Birth Wrongful birth cases sometimes involve birth defects.
Correct answer: True

15. Immunity of Public Officials
All public officials are immune from torts.
Correct answer: False