Torts: A Comprehensive Guide to Civil Wrongs

Question 1

Which element is NOT essential to prove negligence?

Accepted Answer

Damages

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Proximate cause

Question 2

In the tort of negligence, which essential element must the plaintiff prove to prevail in their claim?

Accepted Answer

A direct connection between the defendant's actions and the plaintiff's injuries

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The defendant's deliberate intention to cause harm

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That the plaintiff's injuries were unexpected and could not have been foreseen

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The defendant's actions were malicious or showed a reckless disregard for the plaintiff's well-being

Question 3

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

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Assumption of risk

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Remoteness

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 5

What is an essential element of trespass to land?

Accepted Answer

Direct physical entry on the land

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Intention to remain on the land

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Damage to the land

Question 6

Which element is not required to prove negligence?

Accepted Answer

Intent

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Duty of care

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Causation

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Damages

Question 7

Which element is essential for intentional torts?

Accepted Answer

Intention to cause harm

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Negligence

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Trespass

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Foreseeability of harm

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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 essential element in establishing negligence liability?

Accepted Answer

Contributory negligence on the part of the claimant

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A legal duty of care owed to the claimant

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A breach of the duty of care through the defendant's actions or omissions

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A causal link between the defendant's breach and the claimant's loss

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a necessary element to prove negligence?

Accepted Answer

Intent to cause harm

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 11

In a private nuisance case, when can a defendant successfully use the defense of prescription?

Accepted Answer

Prescription can be used as a defense if the nuisance has been continuous and uninterrupted for 20 years.

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Prescription is not a valid defense in private nuisance cases.

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Prescription can be used as a defense if the nuisance is reasonable and does not cause substantial interference with the enjoyment of neighboring land.

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Prescription can be used as a defense if the nuisance is authorized by statute.

Question 12

What key element differentiates strict liability from negligence in tort law?

Accepted Answer

Liability applies even without intent, recklessness, or negligence.

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Unintentional actions by the defendant cause harm to the claimant.

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Compensation is based on fault, like in negligence.

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Strict liability and negligence have the same legal defenses.

Question 13

Which intentional tort involves unlawfully entering someone's property without permission?

Accepted Answer

Trespass

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Assault

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Negligence

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Strict liability

Question 14

In the context of Negligence, what is the primary legal obligation of a professional towards their client?

Accepted Answer

To exercise reasonable care and skill in providing services

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To guarantee a successful outcome

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To avoid causing any harm to the client

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To disclose all potential risks and complications

Question 15

In the context of assault, which legal concern is paramount in establishing liability?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact

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Intent to cause physical harm

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Actual physical contact

Question 16

Which element is essential to establish the tort of battery?

Accepted Answer

Direct and intentional force without consent

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Intentional act causing harm

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Negligent conduct causing harm

Question 17

What is the foundation for establishing the defense of contributory negligence?

Accepted Answer

Claimant willingly took on the risk of harm.

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Defendant owed no duty of care to the claimant.

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Defendant acted in an emergency.

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Claimant was trespassing on defendant's property.

Question 18

In a defamation case, which element is essential for the claimant to prove?

Accepted Answer

Publication of a false statement damaging reputation

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Intentional harm to the claimant's reputation

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Malice from the defendant

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Direct financial loss to the claimant

Question 19

In a tort action, which of the following is NOT a type of monetary damages that can be awarded to compensate the claimant for their losses?

Accepted Answer

Injunctive Relief

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Compensatory Damages

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Nominal Damages

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Punitive Damages

Question 20

What state of mind must the actor have for an intentional tort?

Accepted Answer

Intention

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Negligence

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Recklessness

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Strict liability

Question 21

In a negligence lawsuit, which of the following is NOT an essential element to prove liability?

Accepted Answer

Malicious intent

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a valid defense to an intentional tort?

Accepted Answer

Contributory negligence

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Consent

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Self-defense

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Necessity

Question 23

Which of the following best describes the essential elements of the tort of negligence?

Accepted Answer

Breach of duty, actual harm, and a causal link between the two

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Intention to cause harm and actual harm

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Actual harm but not breach of duty

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Breach of duty but not actual harm

Question 24

Which element is NOT essential to prove battery?

Accepted Answer

Harm or injury

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Intentional or reckless conduct

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Contact or apprehension of contact

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Absence of consent

Question 25

To establish liability for the tort of trespass to land, which of the following must the claimant prove?

Accepted Answer

Intentional or negligent entry onto the land without lawful justification or authority

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Actual physical harm or damage to the land

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The defendant's awareness of the claimant's ownership of the land

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The claimant's posting of "No Trespassing" signs on the land

Question 26

In occupiers' liability, what is the legal duty of care owed by an occupier to an invitee?

Accepted Answer

Take reasonable care to ensure the premises are safe for invitees.

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Warn invitees of potential hazards on the premises.

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Make the premises completely safe for invitees.

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No duty of care is owed to invitees.

Question 27

In negligence cases, how does causation contribute to establishing liability, and what methods can be used to demonstrate it?

Accepted Answer

Causation can be established through direct evidence, circumstantial evidence, or expert testimony.

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Causation is irrelevant in negligence claims and does not need to be proven.

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Causation requires the plaintiff to prove that the defendant's actions were the only cause of the plaintiff's injuries.

Question 28

Identify the option that does **not** represent a type of trespass to chattels.

Accepted Answer

Negligence

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Trespass to goods

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Conversion

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Detinue

Question 29

Which of the following is the basis for the defense of contributory negligence?

Accepted Answer

The plaintiff's own negligence contributed to their injury

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The defendant did not intend to cause harm

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The injury was too severe to be compensated for

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The statute of limitations has expired

Question 30

Explain the distinction between assault and battery.

Accepted Answer

Assault involves the threat of harm, while battery involves the actual infliction of harm

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Battery involves the threat of harm, while assault involves the actual infliction of harm

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Assault and battery are the same tort

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Battery is a more serious offense than assault

Question 31

Identify the category of tort where strict liability is imposed, as exemplified by Rylands v Fletcher.

Accepted Answer

Strict liability tort

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Negligence

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Trespass to land

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Defamation

Question 32

Identify the factor **not** considered when determining the duty of care in negligence.

Accepted Answer

Defendant's financial resources

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Foreseeability of harm

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Proximity to the plaintiff

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Social policy considerations

Question 33

Which of the following is the best definition of defamation?

Accepted Answer

Harm to reputation caused by a false statement

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Physical harm resulting from an intentional act

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Unintentional interference with the use and enjoyment of land

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Intentional infliction of severe emotional distress

Question 34

In a tort case, who typically bears the burden of proof?

Accepted Answer

The plaintiff

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The defendant

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The judge

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The jury

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a potential remedy in tort law?

Accepted Answer

Criminal prosecution

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Damages

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Injunctions

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Rescission

Question 36

What does the tort of nuisance protect against?

Accepted Answer

Unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of property

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Intentional infliction of emotional distress

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Physical harm to persons or property

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Breach of contract

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

Plaintiff's consent to the defendant's actions

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Defendant's duty of care

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Causation of damage

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Actual or potential harm or loss suffered by the plaintiff

Question 38

Which type of damages is intended to compensate the plaintiff for actual losses incurred?

Accepted Answer

Compensatory damages

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Nominal damages

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Punitive damages

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Aggravated damages

Question 39

Which of the following is a strict liability tort, meaning liability is imposed regardless of fault?

Accepted Answer

Product liability

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Negligence

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Assault

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Battery

Question 40

Which legal principle states that a person cannot sue for an injury they voluntarily expose themselves to?

Accepted Answer

Volenti non fit injuria

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Contributory negligence

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Assumption of risk

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Ex turpi causa non oritur actio

Question 41

Distinguish between intentional and unintentional torts.

Accepted Answer

Intentional torts require proof of intent, while unintentional torts do not

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Unintentional torts require proof of intent, while intentional torts do not

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All torts require proof of intent

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There is no distinction between intentional and unintentional torts

Question 42

Explain the purpose of compensatory and punitive damages.

Accepted Answer

Compensatory damages aim to make the victim whole, while punitive damages aim to punish the defendant

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Punitive damages aim to make the victim whole, while compensatory damages aim to punish the defendant

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Compensatory and punitive damages are awarded for the same purpose

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Compensatory damages are awarded for non-economic losses, while punitive damages are awarded for economic losses

Question 43

True or False: Defamation requires proof that the victim's reputation was actually harmed.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 44

What is the general limitation period for bringing a tort claim in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

6 years

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3 years

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1 year

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The limitation period varies depending on the specific tort

Question 45

Describe the tort of false imprisonment.

Accepted Answer

The unlawful confinement or detention of a person without legal authority

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The publication of a false statement that damages someone's reputation

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The intentional infliction of emotional distress

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The negligent infliction of physical harm

Question 46

In trespass to land, which action constitutes an 'intentional entry'?

Accepted Answer

Placing a ladder on someone's property to access a building

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Flying over someone's property without permission

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Walking onto someone's property without realizing it

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Leaving a door open, allowing a third party to enter

Question 47

Which defense is available in defamation cases?

Accepted Answer

Truth

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Statute of limitations

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Contributory negligence

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Force majeure

Question 48

In false imprisonment, what differentiates 'detention' from 'imprisonment'?

Accepted Answer

Imprisonment involves a total deprivation of liberty, while detention does not.

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Detention involves a physical barrier, while imprisonment does not.

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Detention is temporary, while imprisonment is permanent.

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There is no legal distinction between detention and imprisonment.

Question 49

In libel law, what does 'publication' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Communicating libelous material to a third party

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Creating libelous material

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Intending to harm a person's reputation

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Disseminating libelous material through mass media

Question 50

Select the tort that is not recognized in English law?

Accepted Answer

Breach of contract

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Trespass to the person

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Negligence

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Defamation

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a valid defense against defamation?

Accepted Answer

Contributory negligence

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Truth

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Privilege

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Consent

Question 52

Which type of liability holds individuals responsible regardless of fault?

Accepted Answer

Strict liability

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Negligence

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Intentional torts

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Defamation

Question 53

Which tort safeguards individuals against the unlawful use of their personal information?

Accepted Answer

Intrusion upon seclusion

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Trespass to chattels

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Libel

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Slander

Question 54

Distinguish between direct and consequential damages:

Accepted Answer

Direct damages result directly from the defendant's actions, while consequential damages are caused by the direct damages.

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Direct damages are those that are foreseeable, while consequential damages are those that are not foreseeable.

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Direct damages are suffered by the plaintiff, while consequential damages are suffered by third parties.

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There is no distinction between direct and consequential damages.

Question 55

Defamation involves the publication of a false statement that harms another's reputation. Is this statement true or false?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 56

Vicarious liability refers to the legal responsibility of an employer for the torts committed by their:

Accepted Answer

Employees

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Independent contractors

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Volunteers

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Family members

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a remedy available in tort law?

Accepted Answer

Specific performance

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Damages

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Injunctions

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Restitution

Question 58

Punitive damages are primarily awarded to:

Accepted Answer

Punish the defendant for their wrongdoing

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Compensate the victim for their losses

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Deter the defendant from similar conduct

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Reward the plaintiff for bringing the action

Question 59

How does a comparative analysis of tort law enhance our understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different legal systems?

Accepted Answer

It enables the examination of diverse legal principles and doctrines.

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It offers a direct route to unifying tort law across jurisdictions.

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It helps establish universally applicable principles of justice for all legal systems.

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It lacks practical value in understanding the complexities of tort law.

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a recognized tort in English law?

Accepted Answer

Breach of Contract

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Assault

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Libel

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Negligence

Question 61

In the tort of negligence, what is the legal duty owed by one person to another?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable care to avoid causing harm

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To act in the best interests of others

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To prevent all possible harm

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To guarantee the safety of others

Question 62

Which remedy in tort law is designed to compensate the victim for their losses?

Accepted Answer

Damages

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Specific Performance

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Injunction

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Rescission

Question 63

Which tort involves the intentional or reckless infliction of emotional distress?

Accepted Answer

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

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Libel

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Battery

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Assault

Question 64

What is the defense in tort law that protects individuals from liability for harm caused when acting in self-defense?

Accepted Answer

Self-Defense

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Necessity

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Contributory Negligence

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Duress