#1
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.
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#2
Which of the following is NOT a type of tort?
Contractual tort
ExplanationContractual tort is not recognized as a type of tort.
#3
What is the legal concept of 'duty of care'?
The obligation of a defendant to avoid causing harm to the plaintiff.
ExplanationDefendant's obligation to avoid harming plaintiff.
#4
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.
ExplanationMonetary compensation for losses caused by defendant.
#5
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.
ExplanationEmployers are liable for employee actions within their duties.
#6
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.
ExplanationIt's the care expected from a reasonably prudent person.
#7
In a defamation case, what must the plaintiff prove in order to succeed?
That the statement caused harm to their reputation.
ExplanationProof of harm to reputation is essential.
#8
What is the legal doctrine of 'strict liability'?
Liability that exists even without proof of negligence or intent to harm.
ExplanationLiability exists regardless of negligence or intent.
#9
What is the difference between assault and battery in tort law?
Assault involves the threat of physical harm, while battery involves actual physical contact.
ExplanationThreat for assault, actual contact for battery.
#10
What is the legal concept of 'proximate cause' in tort law?
The foreseeability of harm caused by the defendant's actions.
ExplanationForeseeability of harm from defendant's actions.
#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.
ExplanationCompensatory compensates, punitive punishes.
#12
Under what circumstances can a person be held liable for the tortious acts of another?
If they had the opportunity to prevent the harm but failed to do so.
ExplanationLiable if opportunity to prevent harm but didn't.
#13
What is the doctrine of 'res ipsa loquitur'?
The thing speaks for itself, meaning negligence is presumed from the circumstances.
ExplanationNegligence presumed from circumstances.
#14
What is the 'eggshell skull' rule in tort law?
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.
ExplanationDefendants liable for full extent of injuries.
#15
What is the legal defense of 'assumption of risk'?
Plaintiff's consent to the risky behavior absolves the defendant of liability.
ExplanationPlaintiff's consent absolves defendant.
#16
What is the legal concept of 'joint and several liability'?
Each defendant is individually liable for the full amount of damages.
ExplanationEach defendant liable for full damages.