Ch3 1 powerpoint Tort Law
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Business Law. Today’s Objectives Define tort law. Distinguish between a crime and a tort. Identify common torts. Explain penalties associated.
Negligence and Unintentional Torts. Once upon a time… Thirty years ago, hardly anyone thought about going to court to sue someone. A person could be nudged.
Tort – injury to person or property We are interested in unintentional torts, inadvertent accidents. Injuries sustained by breach of contract are covered.
The Law of Torts. What is Tort Law? Based on the belief that… Individuals have rights People have duty to avoid violating those rights Therefore… A tort.
Medical Law and Ethics 1 Law and Ethics Ethics – Ethics – A set of moral principles or values that governs the conduct of an individual or a group.
27-1 Criminal and Tortious Behavior 1. Two classes of wrong: public and private (crimes and torts). 2.Crimes are punishable by fine, imprisonment or execution.
APSC 450 - Tort Law(3)
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Standards of Practice & Ethics Legal Liability. Today’s Topics 2 Standards of practice NATA Code of Ethics Liability Tort law Determining negligence Defenses.
Chapter 14 Negligence and Unintentional Torts LAW 120.