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torts ANS >>> a wrongful act or an infringement of a right
(other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.
intentional torts ANS >>> results from an intentional act
performed by the defendant against het plaintiff;
examples: defamation, assault, battery, and false
imprisonment
defamation ANS >>> Act of harming or ruining another's
reputation
, assault ANS >>> the threat of bodily harm that causes fear
battery ANS >>> the physical impact that causes bodily harm
false imprisonment ANS >>> restraining an individual or
restricting an individual's freedom
negligence ANS >>> failure to use ordinary or reasonable
care - often results in damage or injury to another
Res Ipsa Loquitur ANS >>> “the thing speaks for itself" - the
principle that the occurrence of an accident implies
negligence
defences to Negligence ANS >>> contributory negligence,
comparative negligence, assumption of risk