Outline - Torts - IV - Transition - Intent and Liaiblity

Torts (2005 Fall)

IV. TRANSITION - INTENT AND LIABILITY

Human interaction				Acts of God/Nature
Intentional harm (knowledge)	Reckless- ness	Unintentional harm		"Unavoidable accident"	Acts of Nature
Intentional torts	Some intentional torts	Negligence	Strict liability	No liaiblity	No liability

1. Strict Liability – “If you act, and your act causes harm, you pay.”
   1. Harboring wild animals
   2. Product liaiblity
   3. Engaging in especially dangerous activities
2. Negligence - “If you act, and your act causes harm, and you acted unreasonably under the circumstances, you pay.”
3. Spectrum of Liability

   “A” Default: If you act, and your act causes harm, you are presumptively liable

   ← Greater liability

   → Less liability

   “B” Default: Let losses lie where they fall; no duty