Describe the purpose of tort law.
Explain the concept and purpose of liability.
Describe the general ways in which tort actions are resolved.
Discuss how the nature of tort law has changed as technology and social values have changed.
Describe how tort law was derived from common law.
Describe characteristics of class action suits
Explain the purpose of liability insurance and its role in American life.
Describe how the workers’ compensation system works.
Identify the two different classes of intentional torts.
Explain the difference between real and personal property, and describe how tort law protects both.
List the four elements that constitute negligence.
Explain the concept of unreasonable risk of harm.
Explain the reasonable person standard and its special applications for minors and experts.
Differentiate between cause in fact and proximate cause.
Discuss product liability and describe the way it relates to strict liability.
Describe the relationship between duty and breach and strict liability.
Explain the relationship between causation and damages in strict liability cases.
Describe the general rights and responsibilities of consumers.
Compare and contrast the contractual obligations of adults and minors.
Trace how laws regarding financial rights and responsibilities of husbands and wives have evolved over time.
Identify advantages and disadvantages of separate, joint and community property systems for husbands, wives, and children.
Describe how laws changed in 1976 regarding property rights of single people who live together.
Describe the process and legal steps involved in adoptions.
Distinguish between foster and adoptive parents.
Identify legal issues related to adoption.
Civil Law Objectives
Mrs. McAsey
