negligence Flashcards

1
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duty to trespassers

A

duty to refrain from willful / intentional misconduct

if trespasser discovered / anticipated:

warn of hidden dangers but no duty to warn of natural conditions / artificial conditions that don’t cause risk of death

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2
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attractive nuisance

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artificial condition exists that owner knows
owner knows condition presents unreasonable risk of death / serious harm
children cannot appreciate risk because of age
utility of maintaining condition is slight compared to risk
owner does not exercise reasonable care

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3
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licensees

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duty to warn of concealed dangers (natural / artificial)

no duty to inspect

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4
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vicarious liability intentional torts

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employer not liable unless force within scope of employee’s work

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5
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independent contractor

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sufficient control > employer not liable

UNLESS

inherently dangerous / non-delegable

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6
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business partner liability

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can be liable for business partner torts if within scope of business’ purpose

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7
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automobile vicarious liability

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negligent enstrument > directly liable for negligently entrusting vehicle

family purpose > liable for tortious act of family member driving

owner liability statute > liable for tortious act of anyone driving car w/ permission

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8
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dram shop

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direct, not vicarious liability

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