Master Specific Torts: Negligence, Defamation, Assault, and More

Question 1

In the tort of negligence, which of the following is NOT a valid defense?

Accepted Answer

Statute of limitations

Answer

Contributory negligence

Answer

Assumption of risk

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an element of false imprisonment?

Accepted Answer

Actual damages

Answer

Confinement

Answer

Lack of lawful authority

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Intent

Question 3

The defense of contributory negligence in the United Kingdom:

Accepted Answer

Reduces the plaintiff's damages proportionately

Answer

Completely bars the plaintiff's claim

Answer

Is only available in cases of intentional torts

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Cannot be raised against minors

Question 4

The tort of assault in the United Kingdom requires:

Accepted Answer

Intentional conduct that causes reasonable apprehension of immediate harm

Answer

Actual physical contact

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Malicious intent

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Damages

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of defamation per se in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Imputation of incompetence

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Imputation of a crime

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Imputation of a loathsome disease

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Imputation of unchastity

Question 6

Which element is not essential to establish negligence?

Accepted Answer

Proof of intent

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 7

Which type of assault involves the actual physical touching of another person?

Accepted Answer

Battery

Answer

Assault

Answer

False imprisonment

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Trespass to the person

Question 8

In assessing negligence, what refers to the plaintiff's own carelessness?

Accepted Answer

Contributory negligence

Answer

Defendant's lack of intent

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Intervening cause

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Remoteness of damage

Question 9

Which legal remedy involves a court order to stop or compel a specific action?

Accepted Answer

Injunction

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Damages

Answer

Specific performance

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Restitution

Question 10

In negligence law, remoteness limits the defendant's liability by considering:

Accepted Answer

The foreseeability of the harm

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The extent of the plaintiff's injuries

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The defendant's financial situation

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The intention of the defendant

Question 11

Which tort provides legal protection against statements that harm a person's reputation?

Accepted Answer

Defamation

Answer

Negligence

Answer

Assault

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Trespass

Question 12

What is the distinction between libel and slander?

Accepted Answer

Libel is written defamation, while slander is spoken defamation

Answer

Slander is more serious than libel

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Libel requires proof of special damages, while slander does not

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There is no legal distinction between libel and slander

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a valid defense to an assault claim?

Accepted Answer

Provocation

Answer

Consent

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Self-defense

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Necessity

Question 14

According to the principle of vicarious liability, who is held responsible for the wrongful actions of an employee?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

The employee

Answer

Both the employee and the employer

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Neither the employee nor the employer

Question 15

The legal definition of defamation is:

Accepted Answer

Publishing a false statement that harms a person's reputation

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Intentionally causing physical injury to another

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Interfering with a contractual agreement

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Using someone's name or likeness without permission

Question 16

The primary legal remedy for negligence is:

Accepted Answer

Damages awarded to the victim

Answer

An injunction prohibiting the defendant's behavior

Answer

Specific performance of the defendant's obligations

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Rescission of the contract between the parties

Question 17

A key distinction between negligence and defamation is that:

Accepted Answer

Negligence involves an action, while defamation involves a statement

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Defamation requires intent, whereas negligence does not

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Negligence is a civil wrong, while defamation is a criminal offense

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Defamation requires publication, while negligence does not

Question 18

An example of contributory negligence is:

Accepted Answer

A pedestrian crossing the street without checking for traffic

Answer

A driver exceeding the speed limit in a residential area

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A doctor misdiagnosing a patient's condition

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A manufacturer producing a defective product

Question 19

The primary purpose of the tort of assault is to:

Accepted Answer

Protect individuals from physical harm

Answer

Compensate victims for financial losses

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Punish individuals for intentional wrongdoing

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Deter people from engaging in risky activities

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Malicious intent

Answer

Duty of care

Answer

Breach of duty

Answer

Causation

Question 21

Which of the following is **NOT** recognized as a form of assault?

Accepted Answer

Negligent

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Intentional

Answer

Reckless

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Transferred

Question 22

What is the fundamental distinction between slander and libel?

Accepted Answer

Libel is written, while slander is spoken

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Slander is written, while libel is spoken

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Slander is considered more serious than libel

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Libel is considered more serious than slander

Question 23

Under what circumstances may a defendant claim the defense of 'volenti non fit injuria' in a negligence action?

Accepted Answer

When the plaintiff knowingly and voluntarily assumes the risk of harm

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When the plaintiff is contributorily negligent

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When the defendant is acting in self-defense

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When the defendant is intoxicated

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a form of assault?

Accepted Answer

Libel

Answer

Battery

Answer

Menace

Answer

False imprisonment

Question 25

In negligence law, what does the 'but-for' test determine?

Accepted Answer

Whether the defendant's actions caused the plaintiff's injury

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The extent of the plaintiff's damages

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Whether the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff

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The availability of defenses to the defendant

Question 26

Which factor is NOT relevant in determining the standard of care in a negligence case?

Accepted Answer

Defendant's financial resources

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Foreseeability of harm

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Common practice in the industry

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Defendant's expertise

Question 27

The defense of volenti non fit injuria is applicable when:

Accepted Answer

The plaintiff voluntarily and knowingly assumed the risk of harm

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The plaintiff was contributorily negligent

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The defendant acted in self-defense

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The defendant lacked the necessary intent

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a type of defamation?

Accepted Answer

Trespass to chattels

Answer

Libel

Answer

Slander

Answer

Innuendo

Question 29

Which of the following is not an essential element of assault?

Accepted Answer

Causation of physical injury

Answer

Intentional or reckless act

Answer

Actual physical contact

Answer

Reasonable apprehension of imminent harm

Question 30

In the context of defamation, which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a finding of liability?

Accepted Answer

Publishing a defamatory statement with actual malice

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Expressing a negative opinion about a public figure

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Accidentally making a false statement that was not intended to be harmful

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Repeating a defamatory statement that was originally made by someone else