LAW421 Contemporary Business Law Week 2 ASSIGNMENT Tort Law Paper

Tort Law Paper

Write a paper in a minimum of 1400 words that:

·         Define and discuss the elements of Negligence. For each element give an example. 

·         Discuss the primary Defenses to Negligence Claims.

·         For the above questions, cite and discuss at least two important court cases to support your answers above. You will discuss the Palsgraf case below so pick two different cases.

·         Discuss the significance of the Landmark Case Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co., 162 N.E. 99 (Ct. App. N.Y. 1928) What were the facts. What was the Issue? What was the Ruling? How does this ruling have an impact on our society today?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Be prepared to discuss your review in class