negligence Flashcards
duty to trespassers
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
attractive nuisance
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
licensees
duty to warn of concealed dangers (natural / artificial)
no duty to inspect
vicarious liability intentional torts
employer not liable unless force within scope of employee’s work
independent contractor
sufficient control > employer not liable
UNLESS
inherently dangerous / non-delegable
business partner liability
can be liable for business partner torts if within scope of business’ purpose
automobile vicarious liability
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
dram shop
direct, not vicarious liability