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Strict Liability

15 January, 2016 - 09:31

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Understand how strict liability torts differ from negligent torts.
  2. Understand the historical origins of strict liability under common law.
  3. Be able to apply strict liability concepts to liability for defective products.
  4. Distinguish strict liability from absolute liability, and understand the major defenses to a lawsuit in products-liability cases.