Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Crime & Torts

Is there murder in Torts? I am sure there are assault and battery in Torts. Why no murder?


8 comments:

Anonymous said...

There is wrongful death. :)

Anonymous said...

I have another random question -- is there a difference between the words 'substantial,' 'significant,' and 'important' in the con law tests? For example, CMR says that time, place, and manner restrictions must serve a 'significant' gov interest, while restrictions on commercial speech must serve a 'substantial' gov interest. They all sound intermediate scrutinyish to me.

Annie said...

thanks, meg! that's very inspiring!

Annie said...

I notice the same question. Very confusing. They are all same to me, at least significant = important. substaintial will be used in commercial speech. Shall I write this q to a Supreme Court Judge' email box?

Anonymous said...

I think that you don't need to differentiate between murder and battery in torts because damages are based on the damage suffered. Crim law is punitive, so you need to based the punishment on exactly how evil the defendant has been.

I think for the con law essays I am just going to say a "sigportnial" interest to cover all the bases.

Anonymous said...

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Annie said...

yes, I am sexy.

Annie said...

Spawn, I agree with the torts part. However,"Crim law is punitive, so you need to based the punishment on exactly how evil the defendant has been." actually... I believe crimes are also categorized by interests/damages. Nevertheless, the "evil" definitely shall be considered, ex. 1st degree murder/ common law murder. I think Criminal Law/Torts are kind of parallel. That's why I suddenly asked " where is murder in torts?" (SHAME ON ME)