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Tort Law (Intro)

How Tort Actions Work

Written by Jason Gordon

Updated at April 4th, 2023

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Overview of Tort Law

Tort law generally encompasses situations where an individuals conduct causes harm to another. Torts are specific causes of action against individuals when a recognized statutory or common law right is violated. It is distinct from civil actions involving contract or family law. This chapter explores tort law and specific causes of action in tort. Specifically, it explains the three categories of tort intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability torts and the elements necessary for establishing liability under each. Lastly, it explains the types of damages available to plaintiffs injured by a defendants tortious conduct and the defenses available to a defendant. 

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  • Tort Law (Intro)
  • What are Torts?
  • What are the types of torts?
  • What are Intentional Torts?
  • Unintentional Tort
  • Assault and Battery?
  • Intentional Infliction of Emotions Distress?
  • Invasion of Privacy?
  • False Imprisonment?
  • Malicious Prosecution?
  • Trespass?
  • Conversion?
  • Defamation?
  • Defenses to Defamation?
  • Absolute Privilege
  • Defamation and 1st Amendment Considerations?
  • Fraud?
  • Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations?
  • What is Negligence?
  • Negligence A Duty of Care?
  • Negligence Breach of Duty of Care?
  • Causation?
  • Cause-in-Fact
  • What are common defenses to negligence actions?
  • What is Strict Liability?
  • Strict Liability Causes of Action Examples
  • Strict Products Liability
  • What defenses exist to strict product liability actions?
  • Compensatory damages?
  • Punitive damages?
  • Treble Damages
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