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10 Cards in this Set
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Two basic kinds of law |
Public law Private law (Civil Law) |
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Goals of our legal system |
Fairness Recognize individual rights and freedoms Protection of weaker groups Give effect to social policies Be flexible, reasonable, and adaptable |
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Define tort |
Civil wrong Outside of contract Causes injury or loss by doing something below an acceptable standard |
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5 vital parts of a contract |
Agreement Consideration Capacity Consent/intention Legality |
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Tort-feasor |
Defendant Party who committed wrong |
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Tortee |
Plaintiff Party experienced loss/injury |
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Duty of care |
Responsibility to take reasonable care to ensure loss/injury doesn't occur Avoid acts or omissions one can reasonably foresee would cause injury/damage |
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Assault |
An action that makes another fear harm Threat of harm Unwelcome touching |
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Battery |
Touching of another person with intent to harm Harm without intent Without consent |
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Trespass |
Going onto another persons property without permission or authority to do so Includes throwing/placing objects onto another's property |
