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MISTAKE IN THE LAW OF TORTS.
- Source :
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Harvard Law Review . Jan1902, Vol. 15 Issue 5, p335-352. 18p. - Publication Year :
- 1902
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Abstract
- Discusses the changes in the law of torts from one of absolute liability to one in which the most part recovery is based on culpability. Difference between a negligent tort and an intentional tort; Cases where mistakes prevent some other elements of the tort from being present; Rational basis for allowing recovery in tort; Confusion between mistake and accident.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0017811X
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Harvard Law Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15316553
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2307/1323531