law of tort (basics) Flashcards
what is tory and who is it concerned with
a civil wrong
where people suffer a loss/injury
what are the two parties in a civil claim
claiment-bringing the claim
defendant-claim is against
what must a company be to be claimed against
legally registered
how can the claimant make a claim if they are under 18
a pearant or litigation friend will bring the claim on their behalf
what are remedies
what the court will award c if their claim is successful
what are the 2 types of remedies
damages-money
injunction-court will make the d not/do something
who usually pays the compensation
insurance
what is the burden and standard of proof
claimant on the standard of probabilitys
what does tort depend on
rights that others must respect (failure to do so is a tort)
what are protected interests in law (3)
your person
your land or property
economic loss
what are some aims of tort law
to provide compensation
justice and morality
human rights
to fill gaps in criminal law
what is compensation culture
a high number of claims that are unjustified
what are the differences (in relationship) between tort and contract law
c-legal relation between parties
t- no legal relationship before incident but one starts when the incident happens
