Business Law Chapter 5: Civil Law & Procedure

An individual who commits a reckless act without causing injury will probably not be convicted of a tort. 

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Respondeat superior is the first person to respond to a lawsuit. 

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Torts based on carelessness are classified as negligence.

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Torts that are not based on intent or carelessness are classified as strict liabilities. 

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Under tort law, the duty not to injure another includes bodily harm, but not the harming of someone’s reputation.

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An employer can be held liable for the actions of an employee. 

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Children and insane persons can be held liable for injuring others.

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A person who commits a tort may be sued for money damage. 

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All torts require that the breach of duty be intentional.

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The four elements of a tort are duty, breach, injury, and criminal intent.

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