Negligence and Strict Liability
List and describe the three required elements of an action for negligence.
• Explain the duty of care that is imposed on (1) adults, (2) children, (3) persons with a physical disability, (4) persons with a mental deficiency, (5) persons with superior knowledge, and (6) persons acting in an emergency.
• Differentiate among the duties that possessors of land owe to trespassers, licensees, and invitees.
• Identify the defenses that are available to a tort action in negligence and those that are available to a tort action in strict liability.
• Identify and describe those activities giving rise to a tort action in strict liability.
