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16. Chapter 19: The Liability Risk/Specific Applications of the Law of Negligence
16. Chapter 19: The Liability Risk Illustration
Syllabus Slides

Specific Applications of the Law of Negligence

01.Core Concepts

Governmental entities can be sued in almost every aspect of governmental activity The doctrine of sovereign immunity has been modified over time A governmental unit can be held liable if it is negligent in the performance of a proprietary function, e.g., the operation of water plants Immunity from lawsuits for governmental functions, such as the planning of a sewer system, has eroded over time