Chapter Outline
6.1 Intentional Torts and Negligence
6.2 Product and Strict Liability
Introduction
Learning Outcome
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Explain torts system application to business.
6.1
Intentional Torts and Negligence
Civil suits arise from damages suffered by one or more persons or entities at the hands of another person or
entity. The damage can happen in a variety of circumstances, and may be intentional or unintentional. Unlike
criminal cases, civil suits seek to provide some form of remedy for the loss suffered by an injured party. Civil
suits are decided by judges and juries based on the specific situation, especially when violation of statutes, or
laws, is not in question.
Figure 6.1 (Credit: Free-Photos/ pixabay/ Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0))
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The Tort System