In your opinion, why is there a Law of Torts?

Part 1

• In your opinion, why is there a Law of Torts?

Do you agree or disagree with the decision in the “McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case”?  Explain your opinion.

The McDonald’s Hot Coffee case

Part II

You must provide the Source(s) of your answers (textbook – WITH SPECIFIC PAGE REFERENCES; websites etc.)

1. How is a Crime different than a Tort?
2. Compare Intentional Tort and Negligence.
3. What is the relationship between Breach of Duty and Standard of Care?
4. In Strict Liability cases, why does the Defendant try to convince the Court that it is a Negligence case and not a case of Strict Liability?