COMM231 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Implied Consent, Punitive Damages, Indictable Offence
14 Feb 2016
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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 commercial context. We will assume that you have read the chapter, understood the general concepts, and focuses on the following: From our perspective, you should treat occupiers" liability as if it is negligence. Yes there are slight differences between legislative regime in ontario and negligence, and yes, the old common law system still operates in some places of canada, but you don"t need to worry about these points. 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. The standard of care is lower than for people on your property legally, but there are still responsibilities especially if the trespassers are children.
