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Nature and functions of tort law
Intentional physical and emotional harm
Negligence standard
Proof of negligence
Cause-in-fact
Scope of liability: proximate cause
Defenses based on plaintiff's conduct
Strict liability and nuisance
Products liability
Damages
Affirmative and limited duties
Insurance, tort reform, and no-fault systems
Reputational and dignitary harms: defamation and invasion of privacy
Economic harms: misrepresentation and interference with contract or prospective contractual advantage.
Intentional physical and emotional harm
Negligence standard
Proof of negligence
Cause-in-fact
Scope of liability: proximate cause
Defenses based on plaintiff's conduct
Strict liability and nuisance
Products liability
Damages
Affirmative and limited duties
Insurance, tort reform, and no-fault systems
Reputational and dignitary harms: defamation and invasion of privacy
Economic harms: misrepresentation and interference with contract or prospective contractual advantage.