Rules and Theory (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Type of law that tort belongs to
Type of law that tort belongs to
Private civil law
Primary aim of tort law
Primary aim of tort law
To protect interests & compensate, not punish
Party bringing a tort claim
Party bringing a tort claim
Claimant
Burden of proof in tort rests on
Burden of proof in tort rests on
The claimant
Standard of proof in tort law
Standard of proof in tort law
Balance of probabilities (more likely than not)
Torts requiring fault
Torts requiring fault
Negligence and occupiers' liability
Torts NOT requiring fault (strict liability)
Torts NOT requiring fault (strict liability)
Nuisance, Rylands v Fletcher, vicarious liability
Two main remedies in tort law
Two main remedies in tort law
Damages and injunctions
Most strongly protected interest in tort
Most strongly protected interest in tort
Harm to the person (personal injury)
Tort damages vs contract damages orientation
Tort damages vs contract damages orientation
Backward-looking vs forward-looking