- 1. Tort law is a branch of civil law that governs wrongful acts, injuries, and damages that one person causes to another. These wrongful acts can be intentional, such as assault or defamation, or unintentional, such as negligence. The primary goal of tort law is to provide compensation to the injured party and to deter others from engaging in similar wrongful conduct. Tort law covers a wide range of issues, including personal injury, property damage, and issues related to negligence. It is an essential component of the legal system that helps individuals seek justice and hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions.
Which of the following is an intentional tort?
A) Assault
B) Negligence
C) Breach of contract
D) Strict liability
- 2. What does 'strict liability' mean in tort law?
A) Liability without the need to prove fault or negligence.
B) Liability only for physical harm
C) Liability only for intentional acts
D) Liability that is never imposed
- 3. What is the term for the failure to exercise reasonable care?
A) Assault
B) Negligence
C) Defamation
D) Battery
- 4. What is the term for a false statement that harms someone's reputation?
A) Battery
B) Defamation
C) Assault
D) Negligence
- 5. What is the term for unfairly interfering with someone's business?
A) Tortious interference
B) Assault
C) Libel
D) Slander
- 6. What is the legal term for harm caused by one's failure to act?
A) Dereliction
B) Commission
C) Inaction
D) Omission
- 7. What is the term for defaming someone in writing or through pictures?
A) Malicious falsehood
B) Libel
C) Defamation
D) Slander
- 8. What is the term for the authority of the court to hear a case?
A) Admissible evidence
B) Venue
C) Subpoena
D) Jurisdiction
- 9. What is the monetary compensation awarded to the successful plaintiff in a tort lawsuit called?
A) Punitive fine
B) Salvage
C) Damages
D) Bail
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