Torts and Personal Liability Quiz

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What is a tort in legal terms?

A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.

A criminal offense punishable by law.

An agreement between two parties.

An act of negligence leading to criminal charges.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of tort?

Intentional tort

Negligence tort

Contractual tort

Strict liability tort

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What is the legal concept of 'duty of care'?

The obligation of a defendant to avoid causing harm to the plaintiff.

The obligation of the plaintiff to avoid causing harm to the defendant.

The obligation of the plaintiff to prove the defendant's negligence.

The obligation of the defendant to prove they exercised reasonable care.

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What is the legal concept of 'damages' in tort law?

Monetary compensation awarded to the plaintiff for losses suffered as a result of the defendant's actions.

Punitive actions taken against the defendant for their wrongdoing.

Legal fees incurred during the trial.

Injunctions preventing the defendant from repeating their actions.

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What is the principle of 'respondeat superior' in tort law?

The responsibility of an employer for the actions of an employee performed within the course of employment.

The responsibility of an individual for their own actions.

The principle of strict liability in product liability cases.

The defense of contributory negligence.

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What is the 'reasonable person' standard in negligence cases?

It refers to the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances.

It is a subjective standard based on the defendant's own characteristics and knowledge.

It is a standard only applied in intentional tort cases.

It is a standard only applied in strict liability cases.

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In a defamation case, what must the plaintiff prove in order to succeed?

That the statement was true.

That the statement was made with malice.

That the statement caused harm to their reputation.

That the statement was a mere opinion.

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What is the legal doctrine of 'strict liability'?

Liability that exists even without proof of negligence or intent to harm.

Liability that requires proof of negligence or intent to harm.

Liability that applies only in cases of intentional torts.

Liability that applies only in cases involving contracts.

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What is the difference between assault and battery in tort law?

Assault involves physical contact, while battery does not.

Assault involves the threat of physical harm, while battery involves actual physical contact.

Assault and battery are two terms for the same tort.

Battery involves verbal threats, while assault involves physical contact.

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What is the legal concept of 'proximate cause' in tort law?

The actual cause of an injury or harm.

The foreseeability of harm caused by the defendant's actions.

The immediate cause of an injury or harm.

The extent to which the plaintiff contributed to their own injury.

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#11

What is the key difference between compensatory and punitive damages in tort cases?

Compensatory damages aim to compensate the plaintiff for losses, whereas punitive damages aim to punish the defendant.

Punitive damages aim to compensate the plaintiff for losses, whereas compensatory damages aim to punish the defendant.

Compensatory damages are awarded in intentional torts, whereas punitive damages are awarded in negligence cases.

Punitive damages are awarded in strict liability cases, whereas compensatory damages are awarded in negligence cases.

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#12

Under what circumstances can a person be held liable for the tortious acts of another?

If they have a close personal relationship with the wrongdoer.

If they had the opportunity to prevent the harm but failed to do so.

If they were present at the scene of the incident.

If they are a public figure.

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What is the doctrine of 'res ipsa loquitur'?

The burden of proof is on the plaintiff to show negligence.

The thing speaks for itself, meaning negligence is presumed from the circumstances.

The defendant must prove they were not negligent.

Negligence is not relevant in tort cases.

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#14

What is the 'eggshell skull' rule in tort law?

Defendants are liable for all injuries, regardless of their severity.

Defendants are liable for the full extent of the plaintiff's injuries, even if they are unusually severe due to the plaintiff's pre-existing condition.

Defendants are not liable if the plaintiff has a pre-existing condition.

Defendants are not liable for any injuries caused by their actions.

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#15

What is the legal defense of 'assumption of risk'?

Plaintiff's consent to the risky behavior absolves the defendant of liability.

Defendant's acknowledgment of their actions' risks.

Plaintiff's claim that they were unaware of the risks involved.

Plaintiff's refusal to acknowledge the defendant's actions.

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#16

What is the legal concept of 'joint and several liability'?

Each defendant is individually liable for the full amount of damages.

Defendants share liability equally.

Plaintiff must sue each defendant separately.

Only one defendant is held liable for damages.

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Torts and Personal Liability Quiz

What is a tort in legal terms?

Which of the following is NOT a type of tort?

What is the legal concept of 'duty of care'?

What is the legal concept of 'damages' in tort law?

What is the principle of 'respondeat superior' in tort law?

What is the 'reasonable person' standard in negligence cases?

In a defamation case, what must the plaintiff prove in order to succeed?

What is the legal doctrine of 'strict liability'?

What is the difference between assault and battery in tort law?

What is the legal concept of 'proximate cause' in tort law?

What is the key difference between compensatory and punitive damages in tort cases?

Under what circumstances can a person be held liable for the tortious acts of another?

What is the doctrine of 'res ipsa loquitur'?

What is the 'eggshell skull' rule in tort law?

What is the legal defense of 'assumption of risk'?

What is the legal concept of 'joint and several liability'?

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