Theory of Tort Law (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of policy decisions in tort law?
What is the main purpose of policy decisions in tort law?
To create fair precedent for future cases
What does the acronym LFP stand for in policy considerations?
What does the acronym LFP stand for in policy considerations?
Loss allocation, Floodgates, Practical impact
What did Cardozo warn about in Ultramares v Touche (1931)?
What did Cardozo warn about in Ultramares v Touche (1931)?
Indeterminate claims by indeterminate parties
What are the three main concerns about psychiatric injury claims (FFP)?
What are the three main concerns about psychiatric injury claims (FFP)?
Floodgates, Fraud, Problems of proof
Why did Vaughan v Menlove (1837) reject a subjective standard?
Why did Vaughan v Menlove (1837) reject a subjective standard?
Would leave 'too vague a line' as a rule
What is the 'deepest pockets' policy in vicarious liability?
What is the 'deepest pockets' policy in vicarious liability?
Employers have greater financial resources
What did Robinson v Chief Constable (2018) clarify?
What did Robinson v Chief Constable (2018) clarify?
Policy should NOT create blanket immunities
Who is a secondary victim in psychiatric injury cases?
Who is a secondary victim in psychiatric injury cases?
Someone who witnesses injury to another
What must courts balance when deciding whether to grant an injunction?
What must courts balance when deciding whether to grant an injunction?
Social usefulness vs harm to claimant
Why is pure economic loss treated restrictively?
Why is pure economic loss treated restrictively?
Would create no reasonable limit to liability