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Law for Business Mr. Bernstein Notes, pp 92-96 Intentional Torts, Negligent Torts and Strict Liability October 10, 2014

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Law for Business

Mr. Bernstein

Notes, pp 92-96Intentional Torts, Negligent Torts and

Strict LiabilityOctober 10, 2014

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Common Intentional TortsAssaultBatteryFalse ImprisonmentDefamationInvasion of PrivacyTrepass to LandConversionInterference with Contractual RelationsFraud

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NegligenceMost common tortIntent not requiredExistence of duty, breach of duty, injury and

causation are requiredDuty: “Reasonable Person” standardIn some states, contributory negligence mattersAssumption of Risk typically a successful defense

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Strict LiabilityNeither intent nor negligence requiredAbnormally dangerous activitiesDangerous animalsUnreasonably dangerous goodsManufacturers, wholesale distributors and retailers

are all liable