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Lessons. CHAPTER 6. Personal Injury Laws. 6-1 Offenses Against Individuals 6-2 Intentional Torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability 6-3 Civil Procedure. GOALS. LESSON 6-1. Offenses Against Individuals. Distinguish a crime from a tort Discuss the elements of a tort - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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6-16-1 Offenses Against Individuals
6-26-2 Intentional Torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability
6-36-3 Civil Procedure
CHAPTER 6
Lessons
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Offenses Against Individuals
Distinguish a crime from a tortDiscuss the elements of a tortExplain when a person is responsible for
another’s tort
LESSON 6-1
GOALS
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H O T D E B A T E
Your neighbor Shana is using a multipurpose woodcutting machine in her basement hobby shop.
Suddenly, because of a defect in the two-year-old machine, a metal clamp from the machine breaks. The metal strikes Shana’s left eye, badly injuring it. The manufacturer had provided a one-year warranty against defects on the machine.
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Do you think the manufacturer should be responsible for Shana’s medical expenses?
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If the machine was defectively manufactured or designed ManufacturerManufacturer is strictly liable for injuries
Warranty expired does not matter, manufacturer still liable
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What defense(s) does the manufacturer have against a suit for damages for her injury?
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If Shana had made “material” modifications to the machinery, the manufacturer may be successful
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HOW DO CRIMES AND TORTS DIFFER?
A crime is an offense against society—a public wrong.
A tort is a private or civil wrong—an offense against an individualinjured can sue for money damages
(compensate for the injury)
acts can be torts and crime
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ELEMENTS OF A TORTDuty - to respect the rights of others
Not to injure othersNot to interfere with the property rights of
others (trespassing)
Not to interfere with the economic rights of others (contracts)
Whether or not a duty exists is determined by a judge.
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ELEMENTS OF A TORT
Violation of the duty – must be proved before the injured can collect (jury decides)
Injury – no injury; no tortCausation – breach of duty caused
injuryStrict Liability - liability is imposed even
though intent & carelessness may be lacking
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TORTS OF ANOTHER
In general, all persons are responsible for their conduct and therefore liable for their torts.
Vicarious liability is when one person is liable for the torts of another.
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Offenses Against Individuals
A tort is considered to be an offense against society
TRUE / FALSE
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Offenses Against Individuals
F A L S E
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Offenses Against Individuals
A single act can be both a tort and a crime.
TRUE / FALSE
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Offenses Against Individuals
T R U E
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Offenses Against Individuals
Degree of causation of a tort great enough to be recognized by law is called
a) proximate causeb) intimate causec) incidental caused) none of the above
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Offenses Against Individuals
A - proximate cause
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Offenses Against Individuals
In order to establish liability for a tort, all of the following must be proved except:
a) dutyb) breach of dutyc) harm recognized by lawd) vicarious liability
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Offenses Against Individuals
D - vicarious liability
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Offenses Against Individuals
An insane person cannot be held liable for a tort.
TRUE / FALSE
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Offenses Against Individuals
F A L S E
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Offenses Against Individuals
When one party is held responsible for the tort of another, the liability is called __________________ liability
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Offenses Against Individuals
vicarious
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Offenses Against Individuals
Which of the following types of torts are based on carelessness?
A) intentional tortsB) strict liability tortsC) negligenceD) none of the above
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Offenses Against Individuals
C - negligence
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Offenses Against Individuals
If you act recklessly, but do not harm anyone, there is usually no tort
TRUE / FALSE
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Offenses Against Individuals
T R U E
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Offenses Against Individuals
Parents generally are held liable for the torts of their children
TRUE / FALSE
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Offenses Against Individuals
F A L S E
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Intentional Torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability
Identify nine common intentional tortsDefine negligence and strict liability
LESSON 6-2
GOALS
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COMMON INTENTIONAL TORTS
Intentional torts - torts for which the defendant intended either the injury or the act
AssaultBatteryFalse imprisonmentDefamationInvasion of privacy
Trespass to landConversionInterference with
contractual relationsFraud
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ASSAULT
The tort of assault occurs when one person intentionally threatens to physically or offensively injure another.
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BATTERY
An intentional breach of the duty to refrain from harmful or offensive touching of another is battery.
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FALSE IMPRISONMENT
False imprisonment is depriving a person of freedom of movement without the person’s consent and without privilege.
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DEFAMATION
If a false statement injures a person’s reputation, it may constitute the tort of defamation. To be legally defamatory, the statement must be false, be communicated to a third person, and bring the victim into disrepute, contempt, or ridicule by others.If defamation is spoken, it is slander.If the defamation is written or printed, it is libel.
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INVASION OF PRIVACY
Invasion of privacy is defined as the unwelcome and unlawful intrusion into one’s private life so as to cause outrage, mental suffering, or humiliation.
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TRESPASS TO LAND
The tort of trespass to land is entry onto the property of another without the owner’s consent.
Trespass may consist of other forms of interference with the possession of property.
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CONVERSION
Conversion occurs when someone’s right to control the possession and use of personal property are violated.
Conversion occurs if the property is stolen, destroyed, or used in a manner inconsistent with the owner’s rights.
A thief is always a converter.Conversion occurs even when the converter
does not know that there is a conversion.
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INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS
Interference with contractual relations occurs when a third party entices or encourages a breach of contract.
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FRAUD
Fraud occurs when there is an intentional misrepresentation of an existing important fact.
The misrepresentation must be relied on and cause financial injury.
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WHAT IS NEGLIGENCE?
Duty and negligenceBreach of duty in negligenceCausation and injury in negligenceDefenses to negligence
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WHAT IS STRICT LIABILITY?
Strict liability means holding a defendant liable without a showing of negligence.
Strict liability makes the defendant liable if he or she engaged in a particular activity that resulted in injury.
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Civil Procedure
Discuss what damages are available to victims of torts
Explain the various stages of a civil suit
LESSON 6-3
GOALS
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WHAT CAN A TORT VICTIM COLLECT?
An injunction may be issued to prevent a tort.
The usual remedy for a tort is damages.
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DAMAGES
Damages are a monetary award to the injured party to compensate for loss.
Actual or compensatory damages are intended to compensate the plaintiff for loss.
Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant.
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HOW IS A CIVIL CASE TRIED?
Judges always decide issues of law.Juries decide issues of fact.
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KEY TERMS USEDIN A CIVIL CASE
EvidenceTestimonyWitnessSubpoenaVerdictJudgment
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HOW IS AJUDGMENT SATISFIED?
Ordinarily, when a civil judgment for the plaintiff becomes final, the defendant will pay the judgment.
If the defendant does not pay, the plaintiff may obtain a writ of execution.
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Personal Injury Laws
6-16-1 Offenses Against Individuals
6-26-2 Intentional Torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability
6-36-3 Civil Procedure
CHAPTER 6
Lessons
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Offenses Against Individuals
Distinguish a crime from a tortDiscuss the elements of a tortExplain when a person is responsible for
another’s tort
LESSON 6-1
GOALS
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HOW DO CRIMES AND TORTS DIFFER?
A crime is an offense against society—a public wrong.
A tort is a private or civil wrong—an offense against an individualinjured can sue for money damages
(compensate for the injury)
acts can be torts and crime
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ELEMENTS OF A TORT
Duty - to respect the rights of othersViolation of the dutyInjuryCausationStrict Liability - liability is imposed even
though intent & carelessness may be lacking
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TORTS OF ANOTHER
In general, all persons are responsible for their conduct and therefore liable for their torts.
Vicarious liability is when one person is liable for the torts of another.
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Offenses Against Individuals
A tort is considered to be an offense against society
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Offenses Against Individuals
F A L S E
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A single act can be both a tort and a crime.
TRUE / FALSE
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T R U E
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Offenses Against Individuals
Degree of causation of a tort great enough to be recognized by law is called
a) proximate causeb) intimate causec) incidental caused) none of the above
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A - proximate cause
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In order to establish liability for a tort, all of the following must be proved except:
a) dutyb) breach of dutyc) harm recognized by lawd) vicarious liability
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D - vicarious liability
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An insane person cannot be held liable for a tort.
TRUE / FALSE
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When one party is held responsible for the tort of another, the liability is called __________________ liability
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vicarious
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Offenses Against Individuals
Which of the following types of torts are based on carelessness?
A) intentional tortsB) strict liability tortsC) negligenceD) none of the above
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C - negligence
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If you act recklessly, but do not harm anyone, there is usually no tort
TRUE / FALSE
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T R U E
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Parents generally are held liable for the torts of their children
TRUE / FALSE
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F A L S E
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Intentional Torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability
Identify nine common intentional tortsDefine negligence and strict liability
LESSON 6-2
GOALS
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COMMON INTENTIONAL TORTS
Intentional torts - torts for which the defendant intended either the injury or the act
AssaultBatteryFalse imprisonmentDefamationInvasion of privacy
Trespass to landConversionInterference with
contractual relationsFraud
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ASSAULT
The tort of assault occurs when one person intentionally threatens to physically or offensively injure another.
threat must be believable & person must have ability to carry it out
Just pointing the gun at someone is assault
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BATTERY
An intentional breach of the duty to refrain from harmful or offensive touching of another is battery.(shooting / pushing in anger / spitting on / throwing pie in face)
-- self defense is not battery
-- consenting to contact (sports)
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FALSE IMPRISONMENT
False imprisonment is depriving a person of freedom of movement without the person’s consent and without privilege.
Probable cause – privileged to imprisonMerchants allowed to detain (reasonable basis for believing person shoplifted)
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DEFAMATION
If a false statement injures a person’s reputation, it may constitute the tort of defamation. To be legally defamatory, the statement must be false, be communicated to a third person, and bring the victim into disrepute, contempt, or ridicule by others.If defamation is spoken, it is slander.If the defamation is written or printed, it is libel.
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DEFAMATION
Exception: statements about public officials or prominent personalitiesNo liability unless statement is made with
malice (known to be false when made)Judges, lawyers, jurors, witnesses & other
parties in judicial proceedings are also immune for statements made during the trial/hearing
Truth is a defense to a defamation charge
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INVASION OF PRIVACY
Invasion of privacy is defined as the unwelcome and unlawful intrusion into one’s private life so as to cause outrage, mental suffering, or humiliation.
two-way mirrors (violates expectation of privacy)
Politicians, actors & people in the news give up much of their right to privacy when they step into the public domain
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TRESPASS TO LAND
The tort of trespass to land is entry onto the property of another without the owner’s consent.
Trespass may consist of other forms of interference with the possession of property.
Dumping rubbish on someone else’s propertyBreaking someone’s window
Intent is required to commit the tort of trespass
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CONVERSION
Conversion occurs when someone’s right to control the possession and use of personal property are violated.
Conversion occurs if the property is stolen, destroyed, or used in a manner inconsistent with the owner’s rights.
A thief is always a converter.Conversion occurs even when the converter
does not know that there is a conversion.
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INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS
Interference with contractual relations occurs when a third party entices or encourages a breach of contract.
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FRAUD
Fraud occurs when there is an intentional misrepresentation of an existing important fact.
The misrepresentation must be relied on and cause financial injury.
Not personal opinions/views
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WHAT IS NEGLIGENCE?Duty and negligence -- intent to injure someone is
NOT necessary
Reasonable- person standard – act with care, prudence and good judgment Standard is different for certain individuals
Under age 7 – incapable of negligenceIf child undertakes “adult activity” – held to adult standardProfessionals & Tradespeople – held to higher standard
Negligence (most common tort); various degrees
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WHAT IS NEGLIGENCE?
Breach of duty in negligence – the reasonable person standard defines the duty
Causation and injury in negligence – proximate cause (violation of duty must have caused injury)
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WHAT IS NEGLIGENCE?
Defenses to negligence – contributory negligence (cannot recover); comparative negligence (partial recovery)Assumption of Risk – aware of danger, but
decides to subject themselves to the risk
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WHAT IS STRICT LIABILITY?
Strict liability means holding a defendant liable without a showing of negligence.
Strict liability makes the defendant liable if he or she engaged in a particular activity that resulted in injury.
Target practice / blasting / crop dusting with dangerous chemicals / storing flammable liquids
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STRICT LIABILITY
Ownership of dangerous animals also subjects you to strict liability
BearsTigersSnakesElephantsMonkeys
Sale of goods that are unreasonably dangerous (seller & manufacturer of defective goods are responsible)
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Civil Procedure
Discuss what damages are available to victims of torts
Explain the various stages of a civil suit
LESSON 6-3
GOALS
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WHAT CAN A TORT VICTIM COLLECT?
Two types of remedies generally available for civil lawsuits:
An injunction (court order) may be issued to prevent a tort or stop it from continuing.
The usual remedy for a tort is damages
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DAMAGES
Damages are a monetary award to the injured party to compensate for loss.
Actual or compensatory damages are intended to compensate the plaintiff for loss.
Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant. – jury decides
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Attorney Fees
Contingency Fee Basis – lawyer takes a percentage of the recovery25% - if settled before trial33% - if won at trial40% - if won on appeal
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What’s Your Verdict?
Horsley, the owner of a dry cleaning store, lived next door to Eardly, who was editor of a small newspaper in their town. The two quarreled frequently and became enemies. As a consequence, when Eardly published a story on the drug problem in the town, he identified Horsley as a “drug dealer.” This statement was untrue and defamatory.
What kind of damages could Horsley collect from Eardly in a lawsuit?
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What’s Your Verdict?
If Horsley could prove injury to her business damages
If Horsley could prove Eardly acted with malice punitive damages
usually available where intentional torts are committed (not contract law or other torts)
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HOW IS A CIVIL CASE TRIED?
Judges always decide issues of law.Juries decide issues of fact.1) Jury selected2) Opening statements – what each
party will attempt to prove3) Evidence presented – documents,
charts, sobriety test results, photos, etc.
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HOW IS A CIVIL CASE TRIED?
4) Closing arguments and instructions to jury
5) Jury deliberation6) Verdict - Jury7) Judgment - Judge
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KEY TERMS USEDIN A CIVIL CASE
Evidence – materials to prove/disprove alleged facts
Testimony – most common form of evidence – statements by witnesses under oath
Witness – personal knowledgeSubpoena – written court orderVerdict – jury’s decisionJudgment – final result of trial
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HOW IS AJUDGMENT SATISFIED?
Ordinarily, when a civil judgment for the plaintiff becomes final, the defendant will pay the judgment.
If the defendant does not pay, the plaintiff may obtain a writ of execution.