Question 1

When does strict products liability arise?

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Question 2

How does providing insurance undermine arguments for awarding punitive damages against companies for their economic activities?

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Question 3

Briefly explain the two types of product defects that give rise to strict products liability.

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Question 4

Harriet and Stewart meet with an accident,which severely injures both parties.The cause of the accident is Harriet's speeding and drunken state.Discuss which tort will Harriet be held liable for and the damages that Steward is entitled to.

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Question 5

Peter meets with an accident when riding his motorcycle on a highway because of a pothole.He decides to sue the contractor and the department responsible for building roads for the harm caused to him.Briefly discuss the case.

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Question 6

Briefly explain compensatory damages.

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Question 7

What are the elements of negligence?

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Question 8

What are the problems that arise when calculating compensatory damages?

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Question 9

What are dram shop acts?

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Question 10

When are punitive damages awarded by courts?

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Question 11

What is proximate cause and how does it affect liability for negligent conduct?

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Question 12

Briefly explain the two affirmative defenses to a negligence claim.

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Question 13

Briefly explain willful and wanton negligence.

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Question 14

Briefly explain the doctrine of comparative negligence.

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Question 15

Briefly explain the strict liability of common carriers for damage to goods being transported by them.

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Quiz 10: Torts Affecting Business