Master the Law of Torts: Enhance Your Legal Knowledge

Question 1

Which elements are essential to establish liability for the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress?

Accepted Answer

Intent to cause emotional distress

Accepted Answer

Extreme and outrageous conduct

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Proof of physical harm

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Pecuniary loss suffered by the victim

Question 2

Jennifer slipped on ice outside her apartment building and broke her arm. The ice formed due to a leak in the building's heating system. Which legal claim is most likely to succeed in this case?

Accepted Answer

Negligence

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Trespass to the person

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Strict liability

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Assault

Question 3

Which of the following is a fundamental requirement for establishing negligence in tort law?

Accepted Answer

The defendant had a legal obligation to act with reasonable care towards the plaintiff.

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The plaintiff experienced harm or loss as a result of the defendant's actions.

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The defendant deliberately intended to cause harm to the plaintiff.

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The plaintiff's own actions contributed to the harm they suffered.

Question 4

In the tort of negligence, what is the legal obligation a person has to prevent harm to others?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm

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To act as they believe others would in similar circumstances

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To ensure the safety of others in all situations

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To take all possible precautions to prevent any harm

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered an intentional tort? Intentional torts require the actor to have the specific intent to cause the particular harm that results from their actions.

Accepted Answer

Negligence

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Assault

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Battery

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Trespass to land

Question 6

What's the key distinction between an intentional tort and a negligent tort?

Accepted Answer

Intentional torts require the defendant to intend harm, while negligent torts don't.

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Negligent torts require the defendant to intend harm, while intentional torts don't.

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Intentional torts require the defendant to foresee harm, while negligent torts don't.

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Negligent torts require the defendant to foresee harm, while intentional torts don't.

Question 7

Which element is NOT required to establish the tort of negligence?

Accepted Answer

Intention

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an essential element to establish liability in negligence?

Accepted Answer

Malicious intent

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an intentional tort recognized in English common law?

Accepted Answer

Negligence

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Trespass to the person

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Libel

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Slander

Question 10

Which of the following is classified as an unintentional tort?

Accepted Answer

Negligence

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Assault

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Battery

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Libel

Question 11

In negligence law, which element determines if the defendant's actions directly caused the plaintiff's harm?

Accepted Answer

Proximate cause

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Intent

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Duty of care

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Foreseeability

Question 12

In the context of tort law, which elements must a plaintiff establish to prove negligence?

Accepted Answer

Duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages

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Malice, foreseeability, causation, and unjust enrichment

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Intent, reliance, proximity, and contributory negligence

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Strict liability, assumption of risk, statute of limitations, and damages

Question 13

In the context of vicarious liability, under what circumstances can an employer be held responsible for the tortious actions of their employee?

Accepted Answer

When the employee's actions are within the scope of their employment or authority.

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When the employer knew in advance about the employee's malicious intent or tendency to commit torts.

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In all cases where an employee engages in wrongful conduct, regardless of the circumstances.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of the intentional tort of assault?

Accepted Answer

Actual physical harm

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Intentional conduct

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Reasonable apprehension of imminent harm

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Causation

Question 15

In the context of legal causation in tort law, what is the most accurate definition of **proximate cause** (or **legal cause**) in relation to a plaintiff's injury?

Accepted Answer

A projected and direct result of the defendant's conduct.

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The first or primary cause of the plaintiff's injury.

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Determined solely by the time lapse between the defendant's conduct and the plaintiff's injury.

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Irrelevant in legal cases involving intentional torts.

Question 16

In the context of vicarious liability, which of the following circumstances does NOT result in an employer's liability for the tortious acts of their employee?

Accepted Answer

The employee is acting outside the scope of their employment but is NOT furthering the employer's business

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The employee is acting within the scope of their employment

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The employee is acting with the express authorization of the employer

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The employee is acting in a reckless or negligent manner

Question 17

In the context of privacy law, which of the following is an effective defense against a claim of invasion of privacy?

Accepted Answer

Consent

Accepted Answer

Privilege

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Statute of limitations

Question 18

In an action for damages in tort, which of the following is NOT a potential remedy?

Accepted Answer

Injunction

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Compensatory damages

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Nominal damages

Question 19

Which of the following situations involves an unintentional tort?

Accepted Answer

Accidentally hitting a parked car while reversing

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Intentionally causing harm to someone using a weapon

Question 20

In the context of negligence, which scenario best illustrates the defense of **volenti non fit injuria** (volenti)?

Accepted Answer

A construction worker knowingly works on a dangerous site without safety precautions.

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A pedestrian is struck by a car while crossing an unmarked crosswalk at night.

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A child is injured while playing unsupervised on an abandoned playground.

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A cyclist is injured in a bike race due to a mechanical failure.

Question 21

In a tort of defamation case, which element is crucial for the plaintiff to prove in order to establish liability?

Accepted Answer

Publication of a defamatory statement that damages the plaintiff's reputation.

Answer

Intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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Negligence in making the statement.

Question 22

An individual who is negligently injured by an employee while they are performing their job can bring a lawsuit for damages against which party?

Accepted Answer

The employee's employer

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The employee's supervisor

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The injured individual's own insurance company

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The employee's co-workers

Question 23

According to the principle of vicarious liability, when can an employer NOT be held accountable for the wrongful actions of their employee?

Accepted Answer

When the employee's actions fall outside the scope of their job responsibilities

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When the employee's actions occur during their work hours

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When the employee has the employer's explicit permission

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When the employer could have anticipated the employee's actions

Question 24

In the context of vicarious liability, when is an employer typically NOT held responsible for the tortious actions of their employee?

Accepted Answer

When the employee is acting outside the scope of their employment.

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When the employee is acting intentionally to harm a third party.

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When the employee is not properly trained or supervised.

Question 25

Which of the following accurately describes the doctrine of last clear chance?

Accepted Answer

It allows a plaintiff to recover damages despite their negligence if the defendant had the last chance to prevent the harm.

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It is a defense to contributory negligence.

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It prevents a plaintiff from recovering damages if they were solely responsible for their injuries.

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It requires a plaintiff to prove the defendant intended to cause them harm.

Question 26

Intentional torts require:

Accepted Answer

Actual intent

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Transferred intent

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Recklessness

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Negligence

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort that involves physical harm?

Accepted Answer

Assault

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Libel

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Slander

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Trespass to chattels

Question 28

Contributory negligence:

Accepted Answer

Reduces the amount of damages awarded to a plaintiff proportionately

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Bars a plaintiff's claim for damages completely

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Is a complete defense to a tort claim

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Only applies to intentional torts

Question 29

The 'eggshell skull' rule:

Accepted Answer

Requires tortfeasors to foresee the precise extent of a plaintiff's injuries, even if they are unforeseeable

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Limits liability to the damages that were reasonably foreseeable

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Excuses defendants from liability if the plaintiff has pre-existing conditions

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Is a defense to intentional torts

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a recognized duty of care in negligence cases?

Accepted Answer

Duty to guarantee safety

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Duty to take reasonable care

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Duty to warn of potential hazards

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Duty to mitigate damages

Question 31

Which tort is committed when an individual intentionally causes severe emotional distress to another?

Accepted Answer

Intentional infliction of emotional distress

Answer

Assault

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Battery

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Libel

Question 32

What is the primary objective of the Vicarious Liability Act 1991?

Accepted Answer

To hold employers responsible for the tortious acts of their employees.

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To hold parents responsible for the tortious acts of their children.

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To create a strict liability regime for defective products.

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To abolish the defense of contributory negligence in personal injury cases.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tortious duty of care?

Accepted Answer

It is discretionary.

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It is owed to a specific person or group of persons.

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It is imposed by law.

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It is breached when the defendant fails to meet the required standard of care.

Question 34

What is the fundamental purpose of the tort of negligence?

Accepted Answer

To compensate the victim for their losses.

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To punish the wrongdoer.

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To deter future wrongdoing.

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To provide a forum for resolving disputes.

Question 35

In product liability cases, which factor presents a major challenge in proving causation?

Accepted Answer

Multiple potential causes for the plaintiff's injury

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Establishing a defect in the product

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Lack of expert testimony

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of the tort of negligence in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Quantum of damages

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 37

In which type of tort are damages awarded to compensate for non-physical losses, such as harm to reputation, in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Defamation

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Intentional torts

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Negligence

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Absolute liability

Question 38

Which defense is available in an action for defamation in the United Kingdom if the defendant can prove that the statement made was true?

Accepted Answer

Justification

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Statute of limitations

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Privilege

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Consent

Question 39

Which type of liability imposes strict responsibility on individuals or entities regardless of fault in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Absolute liability

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Contributory negligence

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Vicarious liability

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Negligence per se

Question 40

In an action for conversion in the United Kingdom, which of the following remedies is typically awarded?

Accepted Answer

Damages for the loss of property

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Specific performance

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Injunction

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Rescission

Question 41

Which defense is based on the principle that a person cannot be held liable for actions taken in the exercise of a legal right in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Statutory authority

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Contributory negligence

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Necessity

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Self-defense

Question 42

In which type of tort is the defendant held liable for the actions of their employees or agents within the scope of their employment in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Vicarious liability

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Negligence

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Intentional torts

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Absolute liability

Question 43

Which tort is committed when a person wrongfully enters or remains on another's property without permission in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Trespass to land

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Trespass to chattels

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Conversion

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Defamation

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of the tort of negligence?

Accepted Answer

Intent to harm

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 45

Intentional torts are distinguished from unintentional torts primarily by the:

Accepted Answer

Presence of intent to cause harm

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Level of care required of the defendant

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Type of damages suffered by the plaintiff

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Defenses available to the defendant

Question 46

Strict liability is imposed in tort law when:

Accepted Answer

The plaintiff has suffered harm as a result of an inherently dangerous activity

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The defendant is presumed to be negligent

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The defendant has knowledge of a specific risk that caused the plaintiff's harm

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The plaintiff is unable to prove the defendant's negligence

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a duty owed by occupiers of land to persons entering their property?

Accepted Answer

To prevent any injury from occurring regardless of the circumstances

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To warn of known hazards

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To keep the premises reasonably safe

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To provide a safe means of entry and exit

Question 48

In the tort of conversion, what is the general measure of damages awarded to the plaintiff?

Accepted Answer

The value of the goods at the time of conversion

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The value of the goods at the time of judgment

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The value of the goods at the time of return

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The plaintiff's actual financial loss

Question 49

What is the primary distinction between intentional and negligent torts?

Accepted Answer

Intentional torts require intent, while negligent torts do not

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Intentional torts require negligence, while negligent torts require intent

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Intentional torts require foreseeability, while negligent torts do not

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Intentional torts require actual harm, while negligent torts require only potential harm

Question 50

What was the primary purpose of the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957?

Accepted Answer

To impose a duty of care on occupiers of premises towards visitors

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To abolish the common law duty of care owed by occupiers to trespassers

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To create a new tort of breach of statutory duty

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To codify the law relating to occupiers' liability

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT an element of the tort of negligence?

Accepted Answer

Intention to harm the plaintiff

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Duty of care owed to plaintiff

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Breach of that duty

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Causation between the breach and plaintiff's injury

Question 52

Which type of tort involves intentional acts that directly infringe upon a person's rights?

Accepted Answer

Intentional torts

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Negligent torts

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Strict liability torts

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Economic torts

Question 53

In the tort of negligence, the standard of care expected of a defendant is:

Accepted Answer

The conduct of a reasonable person in the same situation

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The conduct of the defendant's own personal standard

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The conduct of an expert in the relevant field

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The conduct of the defendant's closest friend

Question 54

Which type of tort imposes liability regardless of fault?

Accepted Answer

Product liability

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Negligence

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Assault

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Defamation

Question 55

When assessing negligence, which of the following elements must be established?

Accepted Answer

Duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages

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Intentional or reckless conduct

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Defenses

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Foreseeable harm

Question 56

Intentional torts are distinguished by:

Accepted Answer

Intentional or reckless conduct

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Negligent conduct

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Foreseeable harm

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Causation

Question 57

Strict liability is applicable in scenarios involving:

Accepted Answer

Ultra-hazardous activities and certain products

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Negligent conduct

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Defamation

Answer

Breach of contract

Question 58

The legal principle that holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees in certain circumstances is known as:

Accepted Answer

Vicarious liability

Answer

Negligent hiring

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Contributory negligence

Question 59

Which tort provides a remedy for individuals who have suffered harm due to fraudulent misrepresentations?

Accepted Answer

Deceit

Answer

Defamation

Answer

Trespass

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Negligence

Question 60

Unlawful entry onto the property of another constitutes:

Accepted Answer

Trespass to land

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Trespass to chattels

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Negligent nuisance

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Intentional nuisance

Question 61

The principle that limits a defendant's liability for damages is known as:

Accepted Answer

Remoteness of damage

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Causation

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Contributory negligence

Question 62

In the tort of battery, what does "direct causation" entail?

Accepted Answer

The defendant's actions must be the immediate and substantial cause of the plaintiff's injuries.

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The defendant's actions must be the most significant cause of the plaintiff's injuries.

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The defendant's actions must be the only cause of the plaintiff's injuries.

Question 63

Which of the following torts falls under the category of strict liability?

Accepted Answer

Product liability

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Negligence

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Trespass

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Defamation

Question 64

In the tort of conversion, what is the required mental state of the defendant?

Accepted Answer

Intention to interfere with the plaintiff's possession of the property

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Intention to cause damage to the plaintiff's property

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Intention to permanently deprive the plaintiff of their property