LAW 122 Study Guide - Final Guide: Vicarious Liability, False Imprisonment, Statutory Authority

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Law and Business
• Course: LAW 122
• Professor: Theresa Miedema

Document Summary

Companies vicariously liable for the actions of its employees. Assault occurs when the defendant intentionally causes the plaintiff to reasonably believe that offensive bodily contact s imminent (forthcoming) Conspiracy usually occurs when two or more defendants agree to act together with the primary purpose of causing the plaintiff to suffer a financial loss. Contributory negligence occurs when the plaintiff is partially responsible for the injury that the defendant tortuously caused. Deceit occurs if the defendant makes a false statement, which they know to be untrue, with which they intend to mislead the plaintiff, and which causes the plaintiff to suffer a loss. Defamation occurs when the defendant makes a false statement that could lead a reasonable person to have a lower opinion of the plaintiff (defence: justification, absolute privilege, qualified privilege, public interest responsible journalism, fair comment) Duty of care exists if the defendant is required to use reasonable care to avoid injuring the plaintiff.