Question

1.Describe the objectives of tort law.

2.Discuss the distinctions among negligent torts, intentional torts, and strict liability.

3.What forms of negligence are described in this chapter?

4.How does one distinguish between negligence and malpractice?

5.What elements must be proven in order to be successful in a negligence suit? Illustrate your answer with a case (the facts of the case can be hypothetical).

6.Can a "duty to care" be established by statute or contract? Discuss your answer.

7.Describe the categories of intentional torts.

8.How does slander differ from libel? Give an example of each.

9.What is products liability? Describe what legal theories an injured party may use in proceeding with a lawsuit against a seller, manufacturer, or supplier of goods.

10.Describe the defenses often used in a products liability case.

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