Intro to Tort Flashcards
1
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tort definition
A
tort/negligence is a civil wrong.
2
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liability definition
A
tort cases are concerned with who’s liable not guilty. it compensates those who are negatively affected. finds fault not guilt.
3
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parties in tort
A
claimant and defendant
4
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name for those who carry out a tort?
A
tortfeasor
5
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claimant info
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claimant suffers a loss
defendant is alleged to have caused that loss
if claim is successful they may seek a remedy eg. compensation
in nuisance cases, the claimant may seek an injunction to stop an action from happening (type of remedy)
