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    torts and damages

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    Torts and Damages I . Concept/ Definition The term “Tort” is of Anglo-American law-common law which is broader in scope than the Spanish-Phil concept which is limited to negligence while the former includes international or criminal acts. Torts in Philippine law  is the blending of common-law and civil law system. Quasi Delict refers to acts or omissions which cause damage to another‚ there being fault or negligence on the part of the defendant‚ who is obliged by law to pay for the damages done

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    . Identify and explain the four elements of proof necessary for a plaintiff to prove a Negligencecase. The four elements of proof necessary for negligence to be proved are Duty to protect‚ Failure to Exercise Reasonable Standard of Care‚ Proximate Cause and Actual Injury. In a health care setting‚ Staff and physicians have a duty to protect patients from foreseeable dangers that could lead to injury. They have a duty to make sure equipment is in good working order‚ so it does not lead to harm

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    Chapter 2 Negligence: basic principles Contents Introduction 13 2.1 2.2 2.3 Structure of the tort 13 Organisation of the chapters 14 Policy questions 14 Introduction Negligence is the most important modern tort: its study should occupy about half the course. It is important because of the great volume of reported cases and because it is founded on a principle of wide and general application. This chapter explains the basic structure of the tort and describes the organisation of the material in

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    Torts - Defenses

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    ARTICLE 2179. When the plaintiff’s own negligence was the immediate and proximate cause of his injury‚ he cannot recover damages. But if his negligence was only contributory‚ the immediate and proximate cause of the injury being the defendant’s lack of due care‚ the plaintiff may recover damages‚ but the courts shall mitigate the damages to be awarded. (n) REQUISITES FOR A QUASI-DELICT 1. There must be an act or omission; 2. There must be fault or negligence attendant in the same act or omission;

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    Bob have any defenses? Is Tom liable to Sam and to what extent? LAW In this case we are dealing with tort law and more specifically negligence in tort law. Negligence in tort law requires the plaintiff to prove the following: * The defendant owed a duty to the plaintiff (or a duty to the general public‚ including the plaintiff); * The defendant violated that duty; * As

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    Tort Liabilities Nursing homes have the potential to have tort liabilities if the problems are not corrected if harm should occur. A nursing home is a busy place and with different people coming and going throughout the day. A nursing home is a high demand for care of residents. Nursing home staff should be knowledgeable about the resident’s quality of care and should be licensed to perform the care that is given. Possible Tort Liability: Resident that wanders. These residents are

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    Torts notes

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    Concurrent liability  Text [13.45] – [13.65]‚ [13.80] – [13.120] Vicarious liability is the liability of an employer for a tort committed by an employee within the course of employment Stevens v Brodribb sawmilling  the existence of control between an employer and employee is not enough to prove a relationship for vicarious liability. Further criteria such as obligation to work‚ hours to work etc is also considered Elazac pty ltd v Sheriff  the plaintiff was not an employee but a contractor

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    Liability * Employer’s liability for employee’s wrongdoing committed by employee in course employment- strict liability/ absence of wrongdoing by defendant * Employer will not be liable unless employer-employee relationship/ employee must commit a tort/ must be during course employment * Casual potency important * Must be committed by an employee- employer/employee relationship: * Distinguished between contract of employment/contract for employment * Ready Mixed Concrete (South

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    Regulations 2002 or by custom or by necessity. These terms are called ‘Implied Terms’. *** 6.1.1 The Parol Evidence Rule Oral evidence may not be adduced to add to‚ contradict or controvert a written document. The rule is part the law of evidence and applies not only to contracts but all kinds of documents. The rule grew up in the context of arguments about when parties would be allowed to place oral evidence before a jury. Much of the early case law involves wills. Wikipedia note on Parol Evidence

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    Law of Torts

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    Medical Profession and Negligence: Analysis Submitted by Ananya Pratap Singh Division-C Roll No.- 36 Class- 2011-2016 of Symbiosis Law School‚ NOIDA Symbiosis International University‚ PUNE In February‚ 2012 Under the guidance of Dr. Chandrashekhar J. Rawandale Director Symbiosis Law School‚ Noida C E R T I F I C A T E The project entitled “Consumer‚ Medical Profession and Negligence: Analysis“ submitted to the Symbiosis Law School‚ NOIDA for Law of Torts‚ MV Accident and Consumer

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