Torts 2

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Decks in this class (16)

Punitive Damages
What are the 3 guideposts for pun...,
What is the purpose of punitive d...
2  cards
Joint & Several Liability
Who is responsible in joint sever...,
Under j s liabilty who can a p re...,
What are the 3 bases for imposing...
13  cards
Satisfaction & Release
Define satisfaction,
Define release,
What is the common law rule for r...
9  cards
Defenses to Tort Claims
Define contributory negligence,
Define pure comparative negligence
2  cards
Contributory Negligence
General rule statement for contri...,
Rule of 7 s,
What is the first element for lcc...
8  cards
Comparative Negligence
General rule statement jury assig...,
General rule for modified compara...,
General rule for modified minorit...
4  cards
Assumption of Risk
A plaintiff who voluntarily assum...,
Which element of negligence is ne...,
If the plaintiff ____ consents to...
10  cards
Vicarious Liability
When is an employee acting within...,
An employer can only be subject t...,
The fact that work is performed _...
11  cards
Strict Liability + Animals
What basis of liability applies w...,
What basis of liability applies w...,
What basis of liability applies w...
11  cards
Wrongful Death + Survival Actions
What 3 elements must the personal...,
Who can bring a suit for a wrongf...,
What types of actions cannot be b...
15  cards
Duty of Care
Define duty,
What is the difference between to...,
When will someone be able to avoi...
4  cards
Nuisance
What are the 2 types of nuisance,
The test of private nuisance is a...,
Rule statement for private nuisance
13  cards
Products Liabilty
T f a product does not have to ca...,
Name the elements to establish a ...,
In what ways can a product be def...
4  cards
Defamation
What are the two categories under...,
When does defamation arise,
Who has the burden of proof in a ...
20  cards
SOL + SOR
Sol for negligence,
Sor for negligence,
Sol for medical malpractice defau...
20  cards
Assumption of Risk
An ____ assumption of risk occurs...,
What are the 3 elements required ...
2  cards

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