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1. What is the primary goal of tort law?
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6. What is the legal concept that allows a person to defend themselves against an imminent threat of harm?
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11. In tort law, what is the principle of 'strict liability'?
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16. What is the term for a legal wrong that involves a direct physical injury or damage to property?
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21. What is the doctrine of 'res ipsa loquitur' in tort law?
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2. Which of the following is an essential element of negligence?
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3. What does the 'but for' test determine in the context of causation?
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7. In negligence cases, what does the term 'duty of care' refer to?
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8. What is the primary remedy sought in a tort action?
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12. What is the legal term for a false statement made orally that damages a person's reputation?
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13. What is the defense of 'assumption of risk' in tort law?
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17. What is the primary purpose of punitive damages in a tort case?
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4. In tort law, what is the term for a false statement that damages a person's reputation?
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5. Under what doctrine can a person be held liable for the actions of another person?
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9. Under what circumstances might a defendant be excused from liability due to the plaintiff's own negligence?
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10. What is the legal term for a false statement made with the intent to deceive, causing harm to another person?
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14. Under what doctrine can a person be held liable for an injury caused by their employee while acting within the scope of their employment?
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15. What is the key element in establishing a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress?
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