1. UNINTENTIONAL TORTS
Chapter 14

2. Negligence
Negligence – a careless act that causes injury to another, not acting like a “reasonable person”
2 purposes of the law of negligence:
compensate victims ($)
Deterrence

3. Proof
To prove a negligent case the plaintiff must prove the defendant:
Had a duty of care
Defendant didn’t take all reasonable steps to prevent injury
They caused the damage
There were actual damages or injury

4. Reasonable person
See pg. 278

5. 3 types of liability Strict liability – a very high standard of care
ex. Caring for explosives
occupier’s liability – a high standard of care for property owners
ex. Can’t leave loaded firearms on front lawn
Vicarious liability – a person or company in authority can be held liable
ex. If teacher is sued, so is the school board

6. Cases
Pgs