Asked by Colin dunkley on Jul 15, 2024
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The basic premise upon which tort liability is founded is that individuals and corporations living in a civilized society will not (and should not) intentionally cause injury to one another or others' property.
Tort Liability
Legal responsibility arising from civil wrongs or injuries caused to a person or property, not based on contracts.
Civilized Society
A society marked by the development of social, cultural, and legal institutions that reflect advanced stages of human progress.
Corporations
Legal entities separate from their owners, created under state law, capable of conducting business, owning assets, and incurring liabilities.
- Contrast negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts when ascertaining liability.
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Learning Objectives
- Contrast negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts when ascertaining liability.
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