Mrs. Pemberton | BUS2530 | Mineral Area College
Chapter 5 – Torts Guided Notes
Slide 1: Objectives
Tort law is designed to __________________________________.
Damages available include __________________________________.
Slide 2: Why it Matters
A false statement harming a business may be considered __________________.
Slide 3: Purpose of Tort Law
Tort law provides remedies for __________________, __________________, and __________________.
Slide 4: Compensatory Damages
Special damages include __________________ and __________________.
General damages include __________________.
Slide 5: Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are awarded to __________________.
Slide 6: Types of Torts
Intentional torts involve __________________.
Negligence involves __________________.
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Mrs. Pemberton | BUS2530 | Mineral Area College
Chapter 5 – Torts Guided Notes
Slide 7: Defenses
Consent means __________________.
Comparative negligence means __________________.
Slide 8: Defamation
Libel is __________________.
Slander is __________________.
Must prove __________________.
Slide 9: Privacy
Invasion of privacy includes __________________.
Slide 10: Negligence Elements
Duty, __________________, __________________, __________________, Damages
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