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PA 165 Introduction to Torts Unit 8 Lecture 2

Unit 8 Graded Items Lecture 1 (10 points) Lecture 2 (10 points Discussion (20 points) Quiz (40 points) Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, Tuesday, Oct. 17

Unit 9 Graded Items Lecture 1 (10 points) Lecture 2 (10 points) Discussion (20 points) Final Exam (140 points) Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, Tuesday, Oct. 25

Final Exam Format 140 points total 5 points for each question 28 true/false or multiple choice questions Covers material from units 1-9 (emphasis on units 6-9) 2 hour time limit; only one attempt Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, Tuesday, Oct. 25

Unit 10: Course Reflection Lecture 1 (10 points) Discussion (ungraded) Term ends: 11:59 PM ET, Tuesday, Nov. 1

Seminar Outline Categories of Strict Liability: ultrahazardous activities wild animals/domestic animals products liability

Strict Liability Generally Terms “strict liability” and “absolute liability” are interchangeable Key distinction from intentional torts and negligence: fault/reasonable care not required in strict liability

Unit 7 Test Review

Public Nuisance A public nuisance can affect only a single person and be actionable by the prosecutor. Correct Answer: False Public nuisance involves rights common to the public.

Public Nuisance Under public nuisance, the public's common legal rights are affected. Correct Answer: True

Remedies for Nuisance In a nuisance action, the most common equitable remedies are: A. abatement B. injunction C. money damages D. a and b E. all of the above Correct answer: D

Private Nuisance In private nuisance law, unreasonable uses are defined by the reasonable person standard, which is usually a community standard. Correct answer: True

Wrongful Death Death is a necessary element of a wrongful death case. Correct answer: True

Wrongful Birth Wrongful birth cases sometimes involve birth defects. Correct answer: True

Immunity of Public Officials All public officials are immune from torts. Correct answer: False