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Principles of Civil Wrongs Quiz

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#1

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

Preponderance of the evidence.
Explanation

Preponderance of evidence is required in civil cases.

#2

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

Punitive damages
Explanation

Punitive damages punish and deter egregious conduct.

#3

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

Tort
Explanation

A tort is a civil wrong causing harm or loss.

#4

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

Defamation
Explanation

Defamation is a false statement damaging reputation.

#5

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

False imprisonment
Explanation

False imprisonment is intentional confinement against will.

#6

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

Tort
Explanation

A tort arises from intentional acts causing harm.

#7

Which of the following best defines negligence in civil law?

A failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances.
Explanation

Negligence is failing to exercise reasonable care.

#8

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

Criminal offense
Explanation

Criminal offenses are not civil wrongs.

#9

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

The statement must be made in writing.
Explanation

Defamation claims don't require written statements.

#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?

Premises liability
Explanation

Premises liability holds landowners accountable for injuries on their property.

#11

Which of the following is NOT an intentional tort?

Negligence
Explanation

Negligence is not an intentional tort.

#12

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

Assumption of risk
Explanation

Assumption of risk is a defense in negligence cases.

#13

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

Compensatory damages
Explanation

Compensatory damages compensate for actual losses.

#14

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

Estoppel
Explanation

Estoppel prevents enforcing waived rights or benefits.

#15

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

Absolute privilege
Explanation

Absolute privilege is a defense to defamation claims.

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