Torts flashcards are a helpful study tool designed to aid in learning about different aspects of tort law. These flashcards typically contain key terms, definitions, and examples related to torts.
Torts is a branch of civil law that deals with wrongful acts that result in harm or injury to individuals or property. Common types of torts include negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability.
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quick facts
- Torts are civil wrongs that cause harm to individuals or their property.
- There are three main types of torts: intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability.
- Examples of torts include assault, defamation, and negligence in car accidents.
- In order to prove a tort, the plaintiff must show that the defendant breached a duty of care.
- Compensation for torts can include monetary damages, injunctions, or court orders to stop certain behavior.
card list
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| Torts | Torts: Wrongful acts that cause harm or injury to someone, leading to legal liability. |
| Battery | Battery: Unlawful physical contact with someone else. |
| Assault | Assault: Intentionally causing someone to fear being physically harmed. |
| False imprisonment | False imprisonment: Unlawfully holding someone against their will. |
| Intentional infliction of emotional distress | Intentionally causing severe emotional harm to someone. |
| Defamation | False statement that harms someone’s reputation. |
| Invasion of privacy | Invasion of privacy: Unauthorized intrusion into someone’s private life. |
| Trespass | Entering someone else’s property without permission. |
| Negligence | Failure to take proper care or caution. |
| Duty of care | Legal responsibility to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others. |
| Breach of duty | Failing to fulfill a responsibility or obligation. |
| Causation | Causation: The link between an action and its consequences. |
| Proximate cause | Proximate cause: The direct reason something happened. |
| Damages | Money awarded by a court to compensate for harm or loss. |
| Strict liability | Strict liability: Legal responsibility for damages or injuries without needing to prove fault. |
| Product liability | Product liability: When a manufacturer is held responsible for injuries or damages caused by their product. |