Torts

An examination of the remedies provided by law foryrecourse when an injurious act is committed by oneyperson or entity against another. Students learny1)the basic differences between criminal law andytort law, 2)the distinguishing features ofyintentional torts, negligence torts, and strictyliability torts, 3)the elements for a cause ofyaction; 4)the determining factors foryforeseeability, cause in fact, and proximateycause; and 5)the categories of basic businessytorts.