MGHB02H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Strict Liability, Vehicle Insurance, Nervous Shock In English Law
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Liability in tort for the wrong does not depend on a pre-existing legal relationship. The purpose of tort law is to compensate the victim for losses arising from the such as contract or trust wrong. Tort law is not designed to provide punishment or retribution. To a wider group who benefit from the activity that caused the loss, or. Conduct that intentionally or carelessly disregards the interests of. Much of tort liability requires the person harmed to prove the fault of the person who caused the harm. If a causes harm to b, a may be strictly liable, even if a was not trying to harm b or careless. If a keeps dangerous substances on his land, and they escape and harm b, a will be liable, regardless of fault. If a engages in a hazardous activity, a may be liable for any harm caused by that activity.
