chapter 6

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Objectives

1.1 Identify and give examples of the two broad categories of torts, Intentional Torts and Negligence torts.  

 

1.2 Identify the elements of intentional torts and negligence torts.

 

1.3 Identify and describe the particular torts that you will deal with in business situations.

 

1.4 Apply the elements of business torts to case studies.

 

1.5 Identify and describe strict liability torts based on warranties

 

1.6 Identify and describe liability based on defective products including manufacturing defects and failure to warn and design defects.

Readings

Read Chapters Six  - pay particular attention to the "test yourself" segments.

Assignments 

Chapter 6 Assignment

Part 1:

On page 141 of the text, write a brief paper on the following discussion question.  Must be at least 800 words on the topic of "Are most accidents and injuries covered by tort law?" and "Why or why not?"  This assignment is directly related to the objective regarding the category of negligence Torts and you should discuss the elements of negligence torts.  It would be a good idea to discuss at least some defenses to negligence torts, as well.   

Part 2:

Also on page 141, do question #2, the case  of Newsom v. Thalhimer Brothers, 901 S.Wd.2d 365, Ct. App., Tenn. (1994), you need to read the case and answer the question below.   Here is a link to the Newsom v. Thalhimer Brothers case.  

Answer the question thoroughly about whether or not the Plaintiff had a case for false imprisonment and tell me why or why not.  Remember, these cases thoroughly discuss the subject matter and there is a correct answer.  You can certainly express your opinion about whether or not the answer that the court came up with was justified, but when you discuss what the court held, then tell me that and tell me why they held as they did.  This case is a good discussion of intentional torts and their impact on business.  

Here is a good website with essay writing tips for college students.

The most important cases to note in Chapter 6 are:   Squish LaFish, Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad, and Fuerschbach

Be sure to review the grading rubric for this assignment.

Complete the introduction discussion.  Make one original statement and reply to two classmates for up to three (3) bonus points.  You have until July 11th to complete this extra credit assignment)

Submission Instructions

• All Week 1 Assignments have a due date. The due date for all Chapter 6 Assignments is July 11th, and and I will not accept them late.
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