CRIM 135 Final: CRIM-135 - Exam Study Guide (chapters 7-10)
7 Jan 2014
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A wrongful act committed against another individual leading to civil liability. A breach of a legal duty, other than under contract, with liability for damages. An offence against the private interest of an individual, corporation, or government. Object of torts: to compensate victims of either intentional acts or negligent acts. One act can fall under a criminal law and tort law (assault) Focuses on compensation of losses for private wrongs. Goal is to protect a general community against public interest infringements. No guilt; testing of individual or collective liability. Oj simpson case: not guilty beyond reasonable doubt in criminal court; successful in civil court for private claims against the family. Intentional tort: in response to the intentional infliction of mental or physical harm to persons or property. Negligence: in response to the failure of an individual or collectivity to conform to a standard of reasonable care.
