Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Tort, Contributory Negligence, Vicarious Liability

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Philip King

Document Summary

Tort a harm caused by one person to another, other than through breach of contract, and for which the law provides a remedy. Trespass to land wrongful interference with someone"s possession of land. Ex. driver parks car in parking garage without paying. Deceit or fraud false representation intentionally or recklessly made by one person to another that causes damage. Negligence unreasonable conduct, including a careless act/omission, that causes harm to another. Function to compensate an injured party when the injury is due to another person"s misconduct. Tort law seeks to impose liability based on fault. Intentional torts harmful act committed on purpose. Assault threat of imminent physical harm (without any physical contact) Battery intentional infliction of harmful or offensive physical contact. Someone negligent is still liable for damages even though they didn"t intentionally cause the event. Criminal law: purpose to censure behavior and secure punishment. Tort law: purpose to compensate victim for harm suffered due to fault of another.