#1
Which of the following is a necessary element for a successful claim of negligence?
Duty of care
ExplanationLegal obligation to exercise reasonable care towards others
#2
In the context of defamation, what does 'slander' refer to?
Verbal false statement
ExplanationOral communication of false information damaging a person's reputation
#3
Which type of damages are awarded to compensate for future losses and expenses?
Compensatory damages
ExplanationPayment to cover future expenses and losses resulting from an injury
#4
What is the legal term for the deliberate touching of another person without their consent?
Battery
ExplanationIntentional and unauthorized physical contact with another person
#5
Which of the following is an example of a strict liability tort?
Ultrahazardous activities
ExplanationImposing liability without proving negligence due to the inherently dangerous nature of the activity
#6
What is the legal term for unlawfully confining someone against their will?
False imprisonment
ExplanationRestraining someone's freedom without legal justification or consent
#7
What does the Latin term 'res ipsa loquitur' mean in the context of tort law?
The thing speaks for itself
ExplanationAn inference that negligence occurred due to the obviousness of the situation
#8
Under what circumstance might a defendant be held strictly liable for harm caused by their product?
Product defect
ExplanationHolding manufacturers liable for defects regardless of fault or negligence
#9
What is the legal doctrine of 'attractive nuisance' primarily concerned with?
Liability for hazardous conditions
ExplanationHolding property owners responsible for dangerous conditions that attract children
#10
In tort law, what is 'proximate cause' often referred to as?
Legal cause
ExplanationDirect cause that sets off a chain of events leading to an injury
#11
What is the legal concept of 'vicarious liability'?
Liability of an employer for the actions of an employee
ExplanationEmployers held accountable for the wrongful acts of their employees
#12
What defense can be raised in a negligence claim if the plaintiff contributed to their own injury?
Comparative negligence
ExplanationReduces plaintiff's recovery based on their degree of fault in causing the injury
#13
Which of the following is NOT a defense to a claim of battery?
Provocation
ExplanationIncitement by the plaintiff is not a valid defense against battery
#14
What does the 'eggshell skull rule' dictate in tort law?
The defendant is liable for all damages if the plaintiff is unusually susceptible to harm
ExplanationDefendants must compensate fully, regardless of the plaintiff's susceptibility to injury
#15
Which of the following is NOT an element of a valid contract?
Intent to create a tort
ExplanationContracts focus on mutual agreement and consideration, not tortious acts
#16
Which of the following is NOT an element of the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress?
Physical injury
ExplanationEmotional distress claims focus on psychological harm, not physical injury