Motive or state of the mind of tortfeasor is irrelevant in the torts of
Motive is generally irrelevant in "trespass and negligence", where liability turns on the act and the standard of care, unlike deceit, malicious prosecution, defamation or…
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Motive or state of the mind of tortfeasor is irrelevant in the torts of
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Motive is generally irrelevant in "trespass and negligence", where liability turns on the act and the standard of care, unlike deceit, malicious prosecution, defamation or conspiracy where the defendant's state of mind can matter.
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