Template:Infobox Torts

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Tort Law
Introduction
Dignitary Torts
DefamationDiscriminationHarassmentIntentional infliction of mental sufferingInvasion of privacyTrespass to the person • Malicious prosecution • Misfeasance in public office
Property Torts
Interference with chattelsInterference with landPrivate nuisancePublic nuisance
Negligence Tort
Duty of careBreach of dutyDamageCausationRemoteness
Negligence Categories
Climate change • Commercial and social hosts • Defective products • Environmental pollution • Institutional abuse (Residential Schools) • Mental injury • Misrepresentation • Occupiers of premises • Pandemics • Professionals • Public authorities • Pure economic loss • Rescuers • Unborn children
Business Torts
ConspiracyFraudInducing breach of contractInjurious falsehoodIntimidationPassing offUnlawful means
Strict Liability
Non-natural use of landUltrahazardous activitiesVicarious liability
Defences
Apportionment of liabilityConsentDefamation defencesDefence of propertyDenialsExcusesIllegalityLegal authorityLimitationNecessitySelf-defence
Remedies
ApologiesDamagesInjunctionsInsuranceLegal costsMitigationProprietary
Tort Law and Legal Systems
Class actions • Concurrent actions • Customary international law • Indigenous dispute resolution • Human rights instruments • No-fault compensation schemes
Tort Theory
Instrumental theoriesConstructive theoriesCritical theoriesReflexive theory
Study Resources
QuizzesAnswer exercises1L strategy
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