#1
In negligence law, what is the 'duty of care'?
The obligation to act in a reasonable manner to avoid causing harm to others
The duty to purchase insurance against potential liabilities
The requirement to compensate victims regardless of fault
The responsibility to report accidents immediately
#2
Which of the following is a necessary element to establish negligence?
Intent to cause harm
Causation
Mutual agreement
Contractual obligation
#3
What is the 'reasonable person' standard in negligence law?
An objective standard used to determine if a person's actions were reasonable in a given situation
A subjective standard based on the individual's personal beliefs and values
A standard that only applies to professionals such as doctors and lawyers
A standard that considers the defendant's financial status
#4
Which of the following is an example of a manufacturing defect in a product?
An error in the product's labeling
A flaw in the product's design
A defect that occurs during the product's assembly
An inherent risk associated with using the product
#5
What is the primary purpose of product liability law?
To hold manufacturers accountable for any harm caused by their products
To protect consumers from having to pay for defective products
To ensure that all products meet quality control standards
To provide financial compensation to injured consumers
#6
Which of the following is an example of a failure to warn in product liability?
A manufacturer fails to disclose the product's ingredients
A product is defective due to a flaw in its design
A manufacturer fails to provide adequate instructions for product use
A product is damaged during transportation
#7
What is 'strict liability' in product liability law?
Liability that does not require proof of negligence or fault
Liability only applicable to manufacturers, not distributors or sellers
Liability only applicable if the injured party was using the product incorrectly
Liability only applicable if the product was not used within its intended purpose
#8
Under product liability law, what does 'defective design' refer to?
A flaw in the manufacturing process
A mistake in the product labeling
An error in the product's advertising
An inherent flaw in the product's design that makes it unreasonably dangerous
#9
What is 'proximate cause' in the context of negligence law?
The first event in a chain of events leading to an injury
The event that directly caused the injury, without any intervening factors
The event that set off a series of events leading to the injury, but is not necessarily the direct cause
The event that occurs immediately after the injury
#10
Which of the following is NOT a defense to a product liability claim?
Assumption of risk
Contributory negligence
Strict liability
Product misuse
#11
What is the 'failure to warn' theory in product liability law?
The manufacturer's obligation to notify customers of product recalls
The failure to provide adequate instructions or warnings regarding the product's proper use
The failure to disclose the product's ingredients
The failure to meet quality control standards
#12
Under product liability law, what is 'strict liability'?
Liability that requires proof of the defendant's negligence
Liability that does not require proof of fault or negligence
Liability only applicable if the injured party was aware of the product's risks
Liability only applicable if the product was not used within its intended purpose
#13
Which legal doctrine holds that a plaintiff cannot recover for harm suffered from a product if they were aware of the product's potential risks and misused it anyway?
Res ipsa loquitur
Assumption of risk
Respondeat superior
Laches
#14
Which legal doctrine may allow a plaintiff to recover damages without proving specific acts of negligence, based solely on the fact that the injury occurred?
Res ipsa loquitur
Comparative negligence
Contributory negligence
Imputed negligence
#15
What is the difference between compensatory damages and punitive damages in a negligence case?
Compensatory damages are intended to punish the defendant, while punitive damages compensate the plaintiff for losses.
Compensatory damages compensate the plaintiff for losses, while punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for egregious behavior.
Compensatory damages are awarded only if the defendant's actions were intentional, while punitive damages are awarded for accidental harm.
Compensatory damages are capped by law, while punitive damages have no limit.
#16
Which legal doctrine holds that a manufacturer can be held liable for defects in a product even if they were not negligent in manufacturing it?
Res ipsa loquitur
Strict liability
Comparative negligence
Contributory negligence
#17
What is 'product misuse' as a defense in product liability cases?
The plaintiff was not using the product correctly at the time of injury
The product was not used for its intended purpose
The product was used in a way that exceeded its stated capabilities
The plaintiff was aware of the product's risks but chose to use it anyway
#18
What is 'strict liability' in the context of product liability law?
Liability that requires proof of negligence or fault
Liability that imposes responsibility without proof of fault
Liability that applies only if the plaintiff was using the product correctly
Liability that applies only to manufacturers, not distributors or sellers