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Law for Business

Law for Business. Mr. Bernstein Notes, pp 92-96 Intentional Torts, Negligent Torts and Strict Liability October 11, 2012. Law for Business Mr. Bernstein. Common Intentional Torts Assault Battery False Imprisonment Defamation Invasion of Privacy Trepass to Land Conversion

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Law for Business

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  1. Law for Business Mr. Bernstein Notes, pp92-96 Intentional Torts, Negligent Torts and Strict Liability October 11, 2012

  2. Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein Common Intentional Torts Assault Battery False Imprisonment Defamation Invasion of Privacy Trepass to Land Conversion Interference with Contractual Relations Fraud

  3. Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein Negligence Most common tort Intent not required Existence of duty, breach of duty, injury and causation are required Duty: “Reasonable Person” standard In some states, contributory negligence matters Assumption of Risk typically a successful defense

  4. Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein Strict Liability Neither intent nor negligence required Abnormally dangerous activities Dangerous animals Unreasonably dangerous goods Manufacturers, wholesale distributors and retailers are all liable

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