MGT393H5 Final: MGT393 REVIEW.docx
Document Summary
The liability of an employer to compensate for torts committed by an employee during the course of his/her employment. It allows victims to sue both employee and employer. It is reasonable for someone whos making profit to pay: occupier"s liability. An occupier always owes a duty of care to the ppl coming to his/her property. Invitee>licensee>trespasser it is unlawful to set trap for trespassers: nuisance ( ) It is not necessary that there be actual physical restraint. Malicious prosecution: causing a person to be prosecuted for a crime w/out an honest belief that the crime was committed: defamation ( ) Requires publication: communication of the statement to someone other than the person defamed. Absolute privilege (parliamentary debate), qualified privilege (reference letter: product liability. A buyer of defective goods may always sue the vendor for breach of contract. The injured users can always sue the vendor for owing a duty of care: professional negligence.
