Understanding Tortious Liability: Principles and the Calculus of Risk- by Judge Nazmul Hasan
Understanding Tortious Liability: Principles and the Calculus of Risk By-Judge Nazmul Hasan In the realm of civil law, the law of torts serves as a primary mechanism for providing relief to individuals who have suffered harm due to the wrongful acts of others. Unlike contract law, which deals with breached agreements, tort law focuses on duties imposed by the law itself to ensure social harmony and justice. Table of Contents · I. Introduction to Tortious Liability · II. Essential Elements of Tortious Liability o The Wrongful Act or Omission o Legal Damage ( Damnum Sine Injuria vs. Injuria Sine Damno ) o Legal Remedy · III. The Standard of Care in Negligence · IV. Analysis: "Standard of Care Must Vary with the Risk Involved" o Magnitude of Risk o ...