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1. What is the primary purpose of Tort Law?
To compensate victims for civil wrongs
ExplanationCompensation for civil wrongs.
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9. What is the difference between tort law and criminal law?
Tort law deals with private wrongs, while criminal law deals with public wrongs
ExplanationPrivate vs. public wrongdoing.
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15. What is the 'statute of limitations' in Tort Law?
The time limit for filing a lawsuit
ExplanationTime limit for legal action.
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2. Which of the following is an intentional tort?
Assault
ExplanationDeliberate harm or threat.
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3. What does 'strict liability' mean in Tort Law?
Liability without fault or negligence
ExplanationResponsibility without fault.
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6. Which of the following is an example of strict liability in Tort Law?
Product liability
ExplanationAutomatically responsible for product defects.
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8. In a defamation case, what is the defense of 'truth' known as?
Justification
ExplanationDefense based on factual accuracy.
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11. In Tort Law, what is the defense of 'contributory negligence'?
Plaintiff's own negligence contributes to the harm
ExplanationPlaintiff shares responsibility.
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13. What does 'vicarious liability' mean in Tort Law?
Liability of an employer for the actions of an employee
ExplanationEmployer's responsibility for employee actions.
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4. In Tort Law, what is the 'standard of care' in a negligence case?
The care expected from a reasonable person
ExplanationExpected level of responsibility.
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5. What is the 'eggshell skull' rule in Tort Law?
A rule about damages for pre-existing conditions
ExplanationCompensation regardless of pre-existing conditions.
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7. What is the legal concept of 'proximate cause' in Tort Law?
The unforeseeable cause of an injury
ExplanationUnforeseen cause of harm.
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10. What is the principle of 'res ipsa loquitur' in Tort Law?
The thing speaks for itself
ExplanationEvidence speaks for itself.
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12. What is the difference between 'compensatory damages' and 'punitive damages'?
Compensatory damages compensate for actual losses, while punitive damages punish for intentional wrongdoing
ExplanationActual vs. punitive compensation.
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17. What is the legal doctrine of 'sovereign immunity'?
Immunity granted to government officials
ExplanationGovernment officials' legal protection.