AFM231 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: False Imprisonment, Punitive Damages, Qualified Privilege

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Accounting & Financial Management
• Course: AFM231
• Professor: Robert Timberg

Document Summary

This chapter covers a lot of material and the primary aim is for you to understand the scope of torts. That said, there are some torts you should know because they are important in the commercial context. We will assume that you have read the chapter, understood the general concepts, and focused on the following: Fro(cid:373) our perspe(cid:272)ti(cid:448)e, you should treat o(cid:272)(cid:272)upiers" liability as if it is negligence. The important thing to think about is how you might protect your business or property given your responsibilities. It is important to realize that you are responsible even to trespassers. Nuisance is an important tort, especially when environmental issues arise. As you read this think about how it might impact a business and remember what the plaintiff must prove in order to establish nuisance. Intentional or unintentional: one should have the right to enjoy the benefits of their land or property uninterrupted.