Principles of Civil Wrongs Quiz

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#1

In a civil case, what is the burden of proof typically required?

Beyond a reasonable doubt.
Clear and convincing evidence.
Preponderance of the evidence.
Probable cause.
#2

What type of damages are awarded to punish the defendant for particularly egregious conduct and to deter similar conduct in the future?

Compensatory damages
Special damages
Nominal damages
Punitive damages
#3

What is the legal term for a civil wrong that causes harm or loss to another party?

Tort
Breach of contract
Felony
Misdemeanor
#4

What is the legal term for a false statement that damages a person's reputation?

Libel
Slander
Defamation
Fraud
#5

What is the legal term for the act of intentionally confining another person against their will?

False imprisonment
Kidnapping
Assault
Battery
#6

What is the legal term for a civil wrong that arises from an intentional act that harms another person or their property?

Negligence
Tort
Breach of contract
Defamation
#7

Which of the following best defines negligence in civil law?

An intentional act that causes harm to another person.
A failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances.
An act of strict liability without any regard to fault.
An act performed with full knowledge and consent of the injured party.
#8

Which of the following is NOT a category of civil wrongs?

Tort
Contractual disputes
Criminal offense
Property disputes
#9

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a successful defamation claim?

The statement must be false.
The statement must be made with malice.
The statement must be communicated to a third party.
The statement must be made in writing.
#10

What is the legal doctrine that holds a landowner liable for certain injuries suffered by individuals who are present on the landowner's property?

Res ipsa loquitur
Strict liability
Trespass
Premises liability
#11

Which of the following is NOT an intentional tort?

Assault
Negligence
Battery
False imprisonment
#12

Which of the following is a defense commonly used in negligence cases where the plaintiff contributed to their own injury?

Respondeat superior
Assumption of risk
Vicarious liability
Fraudulent misrepresentation
#13

What is the Latin term commonly used to refer to damages awarded to compensate for actual losses suffered?

Punitive damages
Nominal damages
Special damages
Compensatory damages
#14

What is the legal principle that prevents a person from enforcing a right or benefit that they have voluntarily waived or renounced?

Laches
Estoppel
Res judicata
Replevin
#15

Which of the following is a defense to a claim of defamation?

Absolute privilege
Comparative negligence
Res ipsa loquitur
Mitigation

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