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Negligence: When Carelessness Becomes a Tort
We often use the word “negligence” to mean carelessness. But in law, negligence has a more specific meaning. A person is not liable merely because…
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Tort vs Breach of Contract: Where Does the Duty Come
Both a tort and a breach of contract can result in compensation. So, how do you tell them apart? The easiest question to ask is:…
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TORT V. CRIME
Tort vs Crime: Understanding the Difference Imagine that A is driving carelessly and hits B, causing serious injuries. B wants compensation for medical expenses, while…
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Essential Elements of a Tort: When Does a Wrong Become a Tort?
Not every harmful act is a tort. For an act to create tortious liability, certain legal requirements must be present. For an aspirant, this is…
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Meaning and Nature of Tort
Imagine that you are walking on the road when a person, driving carelessly, hits you and causes an injury. You may wonder: Can the person be…
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Free Consent: When Is Consent Not Really Free?
Is saying “yes” always enough to make a contract valid? Not necessarily. For a contract to be valid, the parties must agree freely. If a…
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Capacity to Contract: Who Can Enter Into a Contract?
Not everyone who makes an agreement can legally enter into a binding contract. The law decides who is competent to contract. Who Is Competent to…
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Consideration: The Price of a Promise
Why does the law enforce some promises but not others? One important reason is consideration—the value exchanged between the parties. What Is Consideration? Consideration means…
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Acceptance: When Does an Offer Become Binding?
An offer alone does not create a contract. The offer must be properly accepted. But is simply saying “yes” always enough? No. Contract law lays…
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Contract Law : Offer & Invitation to Offer
Offer & Invitation to Offer: When Does a Statement Become a Legal Offer? Not every statement showing willingness to make a deal is an offer.…