Torts are civil wrongs recognized by law as grounds for a lawsuit. These wrongs result in an injury or harm constituting the basis for a claim by the injured party. While some torts are also crimes punishable with imprisonment‚ the primary aim of tort law is to provide relief for the damages incurred and deter others from committing the same harms. The injured person may sue for an injunction to prevent the continuation of the tortious conduct or for monetary damages. Among the types of damages
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(LL1008) LAW OF TORT AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS nd st (2 Semester‚ 1 Year of the 3-Year LLB course) PART A- Law of torts PART B – Consumer Protection Law PART –A General Principles 1. General Principles – Definition‚ distinction between tort‚ crime‚ contract‚ breach of trust. 2. Essential conditions of liability – Damnum Since injuria‚ Injuria sine damnum‚ Malice‚ Motive. 3. Foundations of tortuous liability‚ fault liability‚ strict liability‚ principles of insurance in torts. 4. Capacity of parties
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Negligence In Nursing Defined‚ Described‚ Destroyed Brian Dixon Devry University Abstract In the past the word negligence normally only encompassed the wrongs of a physician and at that time there was a distinct division between a nurse and a physician. The roles of nurses today however have changed quite drastically. Today’s nurses have assumed many functions and responsibilities that were previously performed solely by the physician. As the roles of nurses have advanced and the profession
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Issue: Is Michelle performed carelessly that brought on mishap and consequence of Rebecca injured? The elements of a negligence The plaintiff must establish these steps in damages for negligence: 1. Duty of Care: • Take care to avoid acts or omissions is the one reasonable foreseeable- meaning that a reasonable person appreciates the risks and takes a practical steps to minimize likely adverse consequences see Grant v Australian Knitting Mills Ltd [1933] and Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] • The loss
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Negligence Paper Ann Fairvalley University of Phoenix HCS/ 478 Negligence Paper Imagine waking up in the recovery room from being sedated for a procedure in which one of your limbs has been amputated. While in recovery you are in and out of consciousness. Finally after being in recovery for 2 hours you are taken to a step down unit to recover and receive teaching and therapy. After getting settled into bed you gets the guts to throw back you sheets and take a look where
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Tort Reform XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX University Tort Reform In the past several years‚ the focus surrounding tort law has grown significantly. Why all the attention? Most people say it is because of the increase insurance liability and the recent up rise in ridiculous lawsuits. One of the most recognizable suits out there is the infamous “McDonald’s Hot Coffee” Lawsuit. This well known lawsuit sparked controversy and propelled
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land‚ or some right over or in connection with is nuisance (Winfield and Jolowich on tort) examples are noise‚ fumes‚ dust e.t.c. There are 3 different actions in nuisance but the ones of concern are private‚ public and Rylands and Fletcher (strict liability).the objective of nuisance is to protect an individual’s interest in land. The scenario to be analysed below is to advise Banger of his potential liability in tort since the occupier/ controller of the land (country house)‚ and the creator of the
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loss to the plaintiff while the damages are foreseeable‚ the defendant will be liable to negligence. The following shows why ABC ltd is negligent and therefore liable to Johnny and Kenneth. Negligence is behavior that falls below the standard of reasonable‚ prudent and competent people. The careless behavior alone of the waiter would not incur liability to ABC ltd. Only when it leads to the damage by negligence‚ which is actionable‚ would incur liability. In Donoghue v Stevenson‚ friends of Mrs. Donoghue
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Police Negligence and Liability 1 Running Head: Police Neglect/Liability Police Negligence and Liability Police Negligence and Liability 2 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine factors involved in police negligence and the extent of liability the officers hold. Are police officers held accountable for their misjudgments or reckless behavior when they are at fault? This paper exams relevant cases in which police officers have been
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The term occupier itself is misleading since physical occupation is not necessary for liability to arise. Occupiers’ liability is perhaps a distinct form of negligence in that there must be a duty of care and breach of duty‚ causing damage. The rules of remoteness apply to occupiers liability in the exact same way that they apply to negligence claims. Liability can arise on occupiers for omissions since their relationship gives rise to duty to take action to ensure the reasonable safety of visitors
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