ADMS 2610 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Malicious Falsehood, Intentional Tort, Force Majeure
10 Feb 2016
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It is considered as an act of god. For ex: a wants to ship something to b. But while the truck is going, the highway is closed. Owner will not be liable for any damage to vehicles parked in this lot. 1- injunction (stop order) the court orders to stop the action right away. 2- specific performance (specialized items) def: order compelling one party to their part of the contract. Pecuniary damages: in contracts, you can calculate your damages. 3- defamation a- libel b- slander c- absolute privilege ( protected within an boundary. To attempt to cause harm to a person. Battery: is touching he individual & causing harm. Libel: when you attack a person"s personality by written form. Slander: when you attack to person"s personality by oral form. Conversion: for ex: you lend your smart phone to a friend. Few days later, u ask it back, and they don"t give it back to you.
