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Tort Law: Aims, Approaches & Processes Justice & Policy Compensation Deterrence Looking for Facts, Rules & Reasons + Trial Procedures
o Consider: relationship of parties, Abused Authority, knowledge of especial vulnerability, motivation, repeated or prolonged. Defenses to Intentional Torts
Defenses:
Contributory/Comparative Fault Contributory Negligence Comparative Fault Rules Policy or Justice Exceptions to Contributory Negligence Bar Assumption of the Risk Contractual or express assumption of the risk Implied assumption of the risk
Defenses not on the merits: Statutes of limitation Preemption and Compliance With Statute
Emotional Harm Negligent Infliction of Distress or Emotional Harm Fright or shock from risks of physical harm Duties to Protect emotional well-being independent of physical risks Toxic Exposures Fear of Future Harm Limits on Recovery