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Principles of Civil Liability Quiz

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What is the basic principle of civil liability?

No liability without fault

Explanation

Liability requires fault or wrongdoing.

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

Criminal liability

Explanation

Civil and criminal liabilities are distinct.

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

Fault requirement

Explanation

Strict liability does not require fault.

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

Doctrine of Respondeat Superior

Explanation

Employer's liability for employee's actions.

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

Res ipsa loquitur

Explanation

Not a recognized defense in civil liability.

What is the standard of proof required in civil cases?

Preponderance of the evidence

Explanation

Evidence weighs more in favor of one side.

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

Compensatory damages

Explanation

Monetary compensation for losses.

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

Duty of care

Explanation

Obligation to act reasonably.

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

Liability

Explanation

Responsibility to compensate for harm.

#10

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

If the person had control over the other person

Explanation

Liability for actions under control.

#11

What is the difference between punitive damages and compensatory damages?

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

Explanation

Punishment vs. compensation.

#12

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

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

Explanation

Direct vs. legal causation.

#13

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

If the product was unreasonably dangerous

Explanation

Strict liability for dangerous products.

#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

Explanation

Financial vs. emotional losses.

Principles of Civil Liability Quiz

What is the basic principle of civil liability?

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

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

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

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

What is the standard of proof required in civil cases?

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

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

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

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

What is the difference between punitive damages and compensatory damages?

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

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

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

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