Principles of Liability in Civil Wrongs Quiz

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Which of the following best defines the principle of negligence in civil wrongs?

Intentional harm caused to another person

Failure to exercise reasonable care resulting in harm to others

Strict liability regardless of fault

An act of malice or deceit

In civil wrongs, what is the primary aim of compensatory damages?

To punish the defendant

To compensate the plaintiff for losses suffered

To deter similar wrongful behavior

To transfer property rights

In civil wrongs, what is the purpose of punitive damages?

To compensate the plaintiff for financial losses

To deter similar wrongful conduct by punishing the defendant

To cover the plaintiff's legal expenses

To facilitate settlement negotiations

What is the difference between tort law and contract law in civil wrongs?

Tort law governs wrongs against individuals, while contract law governs agreements between parties

Tort law only involves intentional wrongs, while contract law involves unintentional wrongs

Tort law applies only to physical harm, while contract law applies only to financial harm

There is no difference, both tort and contract law deal with the same legal principles

Which of the following is NOT a defense against a claim of negligence in civil wrongs?

Contributory negligence

Assumption of risk

Statute of limitations

Comparative negligence

Under which principle of liability would a manufacturer be held responsible for a defective product?

Strict liability

Negligence

Intentional tort

Contributory negligence

What is the difference between libel and slander in the context of civil wrongs?

Libel involves written defamation, while slander involves spoken defamation

Libel is a crime, while slander is a tort

Libel applies to private individuals, while slander applies to public figures

There is no difference, both terms are interchangeable

What is the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur in the context of civil wrongs?

The plaintiff's failure to mitigate damages

The burden of proof shifting to the defendant due to the nature of the harm

The need for proximate cause to establish liability

The requirement of foreseeability in negligence cases

Which of the following is NOT an element required to prove defamation in civil wrongs?

Publication of the false statement to a third party

Proof of malice or ill intent

Identification of the plaintiff in the statement

Demonstration of harm to the plaintiff's reputation

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Which legal doctrine applies when both the plaintiff and defendant are found to have contributed to the harm in civil wrongs?

Contributory negligence

Comparative negligence

Vicarious liability

Joint and several liability

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Under what circumstances might the defense of 'assumption of risk' be applicable in civil wrongs?

When the plaintiff consents to the known risks involved in an activity

When the defendant admits fault but claims mitigating circumstances

When the plaintiff is unable to prove causation

When the defendant argues that the statute of limitations has expired

Principles of Liability in Civil Wrongs Quiz

Which of the following best defines the principle of negligence in civil wrongs?

In civil wrongs, what is the primary aim of compensatory damages?

In civil wrongs, what is the purpose of punitive damages?

What is the difference between tort law and contract law in civil wrongs?

Which of the following is NOT a defense against a claim of negligence in civil wrongs?

Under which principle of liability would a manufacturer be held responsible for a defective product?

What is the difference between libel and slander in the context of civil wrongs?

What is the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur in the context of civil wrongs?

Which of the following is NOT an element required to prove defamation in civil wrongs?

Which legal doctrine applies when both the plaintiff and defendant are found to have contributed to the harm in civil wrongs?

Under what circumstances might the defense of 'assumption of risk' be applicable in civil wrongs?

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