Torts

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Decks in this class (15)

Strict and Products Liability
What elements constitute a prima ...,
What is the extent of liability f...,
Is a person strictly liable for p...
37  cards
Nuisance and General Tort Considerations
What are the elements of private ...,
What is a public nuisance,
What are the remedies for nuisance
22  cards
Intentional Torts
What are the elements of battery,
What are the elements of assault,
What roles do words play in provi...
20  cards
Defenses to Intentional Torts
What are the requirements for the...,
What are the two types of consent,
When is express consent not a def...
31  cards
Privacy
Define appropriation,
What is the newsworthiness except...,
Can a non celebrity be a plaintif...
12  cards
Economic Torts
Define fraud,
If d lies to p on purpose with th...,
Define malicious prosecution
10  cards
Negligence - DUTY
What is the basic definition of duty,
To whom is the duty owed,
Are rescuers who are far away at ...
31  cards
Negligence - Premises Liability
What duty does a property possess...,
What duty does a property possess...,
What duty does a property possess...
14  cards
Negligence - BREACH
What must p do to establish breach,
What are the elements p must esta...,
Must p offer evidence to show tha...
4  cards
Negligence - CAUSATION
What are the two types of causati...,
Is d ever the factual cause of th...,
Define the but for test
7  cards
Negligence - DAMAGES
Are damages ever presumed in a ne...,
For personal injury what can p be...,
Can a p in a negligence case get ...
11  cards
Equitable Remedies and Injunctions
What must p show to get an injunc...,
What could make an injunction une...,
What three specific defenses are ...
6  cards
Negligence - Affirmative Defenses
Define the traditional affirmativ...,
Define the traditional affirmativ...,
What affirmative defenses to negl...
6  cards
No-Fault Insurance (NY ONLY)
How does no fault insurance work ...,
Does no fault insurance cover pro...,
A and b get into an accident in n...
14  cards
Workers Compensation (NY ONLY)
If an employee is injured on the ...,
What does workers compensation pr...,
What if employee is injured by th...
11  cards

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