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Lesson 5-1 Private Injuries vs. Public Offenses

Lesson 5-1 Outline

I.How Do Crimes and Torts Differ?

II. Elements of a Tort

A. Duty

B. Violation of the Duty

C. Injury

D. Causation

III. Responsibility for Another’s Torts

Lesson 5-1 Review

Vocabulary Review

Define each of the following vocabulary terms.

1.tort

2.damages

3. negligence

Concept Review

4.What does the “reasonable-personstandard” for negligence mean?

5.By law, what duties do you have with respect to the rights of others?

Goals Review

6.Explain the difference between a crime and a tort.

7.What are the elements of torts?

8.Explain why one person may be responsible for another’s tort.

Lesson 5-2 Intentional Torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability

Lesson 5-2 Outline

I.What Are the Most Common Intentional Torts?

A.Assault

B.Battery

C.False Imprisonment

D.Defamation

E.Invasion of Privacy

F.Trespass to Land

G.Conversion

H.Interference with Contractual Relations

I.Fraud

II.What Constitutes Negligence?

A.Duty Imposed by Negligence

B.Breach of Duty

C.Causation and Injury

D.Defenses to Negligence

III.Why is Strict Liability Necessary?

Lesson 5-2 Review

Vocabulary Review

Define each of the following vocabulary terms.

1.assault

2.battery

3. false imprisonment

4.defamation

5.invasion of privacy

6.trespass to land

7.conversion

8.fraud

9.strict liability

Concept Review

10.What is the difference between assault and battery?

11.What are some examples of invasion of privacy?

12.What is the duty imposed by negligence?

Goals Review

13.What are the common intentional torts?

14.What are the elements of negligence?

15.What is the basis for strict liability?

Lesson 5-3 Civil Procedure

Lesson 5-3 Outline

I. Remedies Available in a Civil Suit

II. What Procedure is Used to Try a Civil Case?

A. Judge or Jury

B. Opening Statements and Testimony

C. Closing Arguments and Instructions to the Jury

D. Jury Deliberation and the Verdict

III. How Are Civil Damages Collected?

Lesson 5-3 Review

Vocabulary Review

Define each of the following vocabulary terms.

1.injunction

2.damages

3. evidence

4.testimony

5.witness

6.subpoena

7.verdict

8.judgment

Concept Review

9.What is the difference between compensatory and punitive damages?

10.Distinguish between evidence and testimony.

11.How can a judgment be enforced if the defendant will not pay?

Goals Review

12.What damages are available to victims of torts?

13.What are the various stages of a civil suit?

14.How are civil damages collected?

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