BU231 Chapter 3-4: BU 231 Chpt.3,4.docx
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Bu 231 textbook chapters 3 + 4 (tort law, A wrongful act causing harm to the person or property of another: goal is to compensate victims for loss, punishment often dealt within criminal law. Strict liability: liability that is imposed based upon causation regardless of fault: courts began to recognize indirect or consequential injuries. Tort law evolved in two major ways: the fault of the defendant taken into account, causation- whether the defendant"s actions could be considered cause of the harm. The activity or conduct is done deliberately, not by accident: assault and battery, nuisance, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. False imprisonment: unlawfully retaining or confining another person (ex. shoplifting in the retail business environment: physical restraint not necessary, honest/reasonable belief that the suspect stole goods. Absolute privilege: complete immunity from liability for defamation: ex. parliamentary debate, law courts, royal commissions, aim is to promote candid discussion. Qualified privilege: immunity provided a statement was made in good faith.
