#1
In tort law, what does 'res ipsa loquitur' mean?
The thing speaks for itself
ExplanationInference of negligence based on the nature of the injury or accident.
#2
Which legal doctrine holds that a person is liable for the consequences of their actions, even if they did not intend to cause harm?
Strict liability
ExplanationLiability regardless of intent, focusing on the consequences of actions.
#3
Which legal doctrine applies when a plaintiff knowingly and voluntarily accepts the risks associated with a particular activity or condition?
Assumption of risk
ExplanationPlaintiff's acknowledgment and acceptance of potential risks in a given situation.
#4
What is the main principle behind the doctrine of 'negligence per se'?
Negligence based on the violation of a statute or regulation
ExplanationEstablishing negligence through the violation of a law or regulation.
#5
Which doctrine allows a plaintiff to recover damages even if they were partially at fault, with the damages reduced in proportion to their fault?
Comparative negligence
ExplanationPlaintiff can recover damages proportionate to the defendant's fault, even if the plaintiff shares some responsibility.
#6
What does the legal maxim 'ubi jus ibi remedium' mean in the context of tort law?
Where there is a right, there is a remedy
ExplanationLegal principle asserting that for every right violated, there is a corresponding remedy.
#7
Under the doctrine of 'contributory negligence,' what happens if the plaintiff is found to have contributed to their own injury?
Plaintiff is barred from any recovery
ExplanationComplete bar to plaintiff's recovery if they contributed to their own injury.
#8
In tort law, what is the 'eggshell skull' rule?
Defendant is liable for the full extent of the plaintiff's injuries, even if unusually severe
ExplanationDefendant is responsible for all consequences, even unforeseeable, if the plaintiff's injuries are exceptionally severe.
#9
Under the doctrine of 'strict liability,' what is necessary for the plaintiff to prove in a tort case?
Defective product and causation
ExplanationPlaintiff must establish a defective product and its causal connection to the injury.
#10
Under the doctrine of 'sovereign immunity,' who is generally immune from tort liability?
Government entities
ExplanationImmunity granted to government entities, protecting them from certain tort claims.
#11
What is the key principle behind the doctrine of 'vicarious liability' in tort law?
Employers are responsible for the intentional acts of their employees
ExplanationEmployers can be held liable for their employees' intentional actions committed within the scope of employment.