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Defenses against torts - Coggle Diagram
Defenses against torts
Limited liability
Inevitable accident
Completely unable to predict the outcome
Act of God
The event is caused a natural event that is extraordinary and unexpected
Vicarious libability
Through a third party
Contributory negligence
The culpability is spread out over several people lessening guilt of defense
Still guilty but not 100% guilty
Voluntary assumption of risk
Signing a waiver
Occupier's liability
Renters are occupiers
Renters owe a duty of care to anyone present
3 categories
Invitee - someone there for business
Licensee - a friend who has been there before can come again
Trespasser - someone who has no legal right or permission to be there