Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Vicarious Liability, Contributory Negligence

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Philip King

Document Summary

Tort: a harm caused by one person to another, other than through breach of contract, and for which the law provides a remedy. Primary objective of tort law is to provide compensation to persons who are injured as a result of the actions of others. A false representation intentionally or recklessly made by one person to another that causes damage. Unreasonable conduct, including a careless act or omission, that causes harm to another. A harmful act that is committed on purpose. Intentional infliction of harmful or offensive physical contact. Criminal law censors through punishment, imprisonment, or both. Tort law has the objective of compensating the victim for the harm suffered. In criminal law the legal action is called a prosecution and is brought by the crown. In tort law, the injured party brings the legal action. The crown has the burden of proof in a criminal action. In tort, must prove who is responsible for damage.