BU231 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Vicarious Liability, Strict Liability, Nuisance
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Scope of tort law: to compensate victims for harm caused by the activities of others, a tort identifies a set of circumstances that creates a right to claim compensation. Involves two principles, the fault of the defendant and the causation of harm. Intentional torts: where the activity or conduct is done deliberately, not by accident, harm or damage must occur for any tort to be actionable, e. g. Blocking public roads, interfering with parks or marketplaces, ad emitting dangerous substances in public places: private nuisance: interference with an o(cid:272)(cid:272)upier"s use a(cid:374)d e(cid:374)joy(cid:373)e(cid:374)t of her la(cid:374)d, e. g. A letter of recommendation: responsible communication on matters of public interest: a defence to defamation when the publication of the statement is in the public interest and was done responsibly, other intentional torts related to business. If the defendant does not take the appropriate level of care, he has breached the standard of care.
