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Torts Law. By, Ciara Bedke. What is tort law?. Civil wrong vs. criminal Actions of one person physically, mentally, or emotionally injured another person. Plaintiff* filing tort lawsuit is looking for damages*. *Plaintiff- Person filing the law suit
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Torts Law By, Ciara Bedke
What is tort law? • Civil wrong vs. criminal • Actions of one person physically, mentally, or emotionally injured another person. • Plaintiff* filing tort lawsuit is looking for damages*. *Plaintiff- Person filing the law suit *Damages- Money compensating the injured person.
Intentional torts • Assault • Battery • False Imprisonment • Conversion
Negligence- Duty Obligation or requirement to conform to a standard of conduct prescribed by law. *Doctors have a heightened responsibility for their duty.
Negligence- Breach of duty Defendant does not do their duty. They owe a duty to the person injured. The defendant failed to act as a reasonable person.
Negligence- Proximate cause Cause & Cut off test
Negligence- Damages Little amount. Put Plaintiff back to normal. Teach a lesson to defendant.
Bibliography Torts Personal Injury Litigation. Fourth Edition. William P. Statsky. www.law.cornell.edu/wex/tort