torts Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
unintentional tort is?
A
nurse does not intent to cause harm but harm occurs
2
Q
what are some examples of unintentional tort?
A
malpractice and negligence
3
Q
what are examples of intentional torts?
A
assault, battery, false imprisonment
4
Q
examples of quasi-intentional tort?
A
defamation (ruining rep.), slander (spoken), libel (written)
5
Q
what is a quasi-tort?
A
someone is held responsible for an action, even if they didn’t directly commit the tort themselves
