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Law words

15 cards·by Emmlove24
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Intentional tort
When someone harms someone else on purpose
Negligence
When someone fail to fulfill his or her responsibilities or duty
Strict liability
Usually used against products the idea that one is absolutely responsible without any exceptions or excuses
Class action
A lawsuit brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group ,when everyone shares similar facts & injures
Deep pockets
A legal idea that one should sue the person who has the most money
Assault
When someone threatens to hit or injure someone, but makes no contact
Battery
When someone makes contact with someone else & injures that person
False imprisonment
When someone detains or holds someone against that person’s will without proper authorization
Wrongful death
A fatality caused by the wrongful acts of another
Loss of consortium
Loss of benefit of family relationship due to injuries cause by someone else
Emotional distress
When someone performs an action or says something to cause worry or fear to someone else
Attractive nuisance
An object or situation which appeals to someone , especially a minor ,but can cause injury to that person
Libel
When someone prints a lie about someone
Slander
When someone says a lie about someone else
Eggshell Skull
A legal rule that says one must take the victim in the condition he or she is in