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Chapter Objectives:: Tort Law For Paralegals, Fifth Edition (C) 2016 by Neal R. Bevans
Chapter Objectives:: Tort Law For Paralegals, Fifth Edition (C) 2016 by Neal R. Bevans
Duty
Chapter Objectives:
Describe how a duty arises and the legal
consequences when it does
Describe how certain special relationships
give rise to a higher standard of care
Explain the concept of “premises liability”
Explain the different duties imposed on lay
persons, professionals, and specialists
Explain the “attractive nuisance” doctrine
Tort Law for Paralegals, Fifth Edition
(c) 2016 by Neal R. Bevans
The Legal Definition of Duty