Principles of Civil Liability Quiz

Test your knowledge of civil law with questions on liability principles, defenses, remedies, and more. Explore the nuances of negligence, strict liability, and legal doctrines.

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What is the basic principle of civil liability?

Fault-based liability

Strict liability

No liability without fault

Vicarious liability

Which of the following is NOT a type of civil liability?

Contractual liability

Criminal liability

Tort liability

Statutory liability

What is the key difference between strict liability and fault-based liability?

Intent of the defendant

Breach of duty

Causation

Fault requirement

Under which doctrine can an employer be held liable for the actions of an employee?

Doctrine of Respondeat Superior

Doctrine of Necessity

Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity

Doctrine of Contributory Negligence

Which of the following is NOT a defense to a claim of civil liability?

Contributory negligence

Assumption of risk

Statute of limitations

Res ipsa loquitur

What is the standard of proof required in civil cases?

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Clear and convincing evidence

Preponderance of the evidence

Probable cause

Which of the following is a remedy available in civil cases?

Imprisonment

Death penalty

Compensatory damages

Community service

Which of the following is an element of a negligence claim?

Intent

Duty of care

Strict liability

Assumption of risk

What is the term for the legal obligation to compensate for harm or loss caused to another person?

Damages

Injunction

Remedy

Liability

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Under what circumstances can a person be held liable for the actions of another under the principle of vicarious liability?

If the person directly caused the harm

If the person had a duty of care

If the person benefited from the action

If the person had control over the other person

#11

What is the difference between punitive damages and compensatory damages?

Punitive damages are intended to punish, while compensatory damages are intended to compensate

Punitive damages are awarded in criminal cases, while compensatory damages are awarded in civil cases

Punitive damages are based on the plaintiff's losses, while compensatory damages are based on the defendant's conduct

Punitive damages are always higher than compensatory damages

#12

What is the difference between actual and proximate causation in civil liability?

Actual causation focuses on the defendant's actions, while proximate causation focuses on the harm

Actual causation requires intent, while proximate causation does not

Actual causation is always easy to prove, while proximate causation is more complex

Actual causation is about whether the defendant's actions were a cause-in-fact, while proximate causation is about legal causation

#13

Under what circumstances can a person be held strictly liable for harm caused by a product?

If the product was defectively manufactured

If the product was defectively designed

If the product lacked adequate warnings

If the product was unreasonably dangerous

#14

What is the difference between economic and non-economic damages in civil cases?

Economic damages are based on financial losses, while non-economic damages are based on emotional harm

Economic damages are always higher than non-economic damages

Economic damages are awarded for intentional actions, while non-economic damages are awarded for negligent actions

Economic damages are not available in civil cases