Question 1

Which of the following is an example of pecuniary damages?

Accepted Answer

A)  pain and suffering 
B)  loss of enjoyment of life 
C)  loss of life expectancy 
D)  special damages 
A)  pain and suffering 
B)  loss of enjoyment of life 
C)  loss of life expectancy 
D)  special damages

Question 2

What does the law consider to be a qualifying act with respect to the commission of a tort of battery?

Accepted Answer

A)  an uninvited intentional occupation of another person's property 
B)  an uninvited intentional physical violation of another's bodily security 
C)  a careless act or omission that causes harm to another 
D)  an overt threat of imminent physical harm 
A)  an uninvited intentional occupation of another person's property 
B)  an uninvited intentional physical violation of another's bodily security 
C)  a careless act or omission that causes harm to another 
D)  an overt threat of imminent physical harm

Question 3

What would a court most likely rely on when awarding damages to compensate an innocent party for their loss in a case involving joint tort-feasors?

Accepted Answer

A)  each tort-feasor's ability to pay damages 
B)  each tort-feasor's risk of wrongful conduct 
C)  each tort-feasor's level of responsibility 
D)  each tort-feasor's contributory negligence 
A)  each tort-feasor's ability to pay damages 
B)  each tort-feasor's risk of wrongful conduct 
C)  each tort-feasor's level of responsibility 
D)  each tort-feasor's contributory negligence

Question 4

The law of torts automatically provides a remedy when someone has been physically or economically injured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A judge will likely rely on expert opinions from occupation experts,labour economists,and actuaries when determining the value of an injured plaintiff's diminished earning capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following circumstances is synonymous with the legal term "joint tort-feasor"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A culpable party has committed more than one tort. 
B)  It is a form of court order prohibiting certain conduct. 
C)  All blameworthy parties to the tort share joint liability. 
D)  A victim is found responsible for a portion of the loss. 
A)  A culpable party has committed more than one tort. 
B)  It is a form of court order prohibiting certain conduct. 
C)  All blameworthy parties to the tort share joint liability. 
D)  A victim is found responsible for a portion of the loss.

Question 7

What tort arises when lawyers,accountants,or other professionals give their clients incompetent advice that causes loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  deceit 
B)  passing off 
C)  negligence 
D)  professional irresponsibility 
A)  deceit 
B)  passing off 
C)  negligence 
D)  professional irresponsibility

Question 8

Intentional torts are harmful acts that are committed on purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Under what circumstances will a court hearing a civil action most likely determine it is necessary to punish a tort-feasor's offensive behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  where the defendant has sufficient assets to warrant such an award 
B)  where the victim requires modifications to his living accommodations 
C)  where the defendant might otherwise profit from the objectionable behaviour 
D)  where there has been significant out-of-pocket expenses resulting from injury 
A)  where the defendant has sufficient assets to warrant such an award 
B)  where the victim requires modifications to his living accommodations 
C)  where the defendant might otherwise profit from the objectionable behaviour 
D)  where there has been significant out-of-pocket expenses resulting from injury

Question 10

Rodolfo was permanently injured in a vehicle collision.He retained Pilgren six months prior to the limitation date to commence a law suit on his behalf.Pilgren incorrectly noted the limitation date.As a result,he failed to file the claim within the prescribed time.What is the tort that arises in these circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  professional negligence 
B)  professional incompetence 
C)  incompetence 
D)  negligence 
A)  professional negligence 
B)  professional incompetence 
C)  incompetence 
D)  negligence

Question 11

Which of the following describes the distinction between criminal law and tort law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tort law doesn't require the defendant's fault,whereas criminal law does require fault. 
B)  Tort litigation must be commenced by a business,whereas criminal proceedings are commenced by victims of crime. 
C)  Tort law is concerned with insurance claims,whereas criminal law is concerned with restitution to victims of crime. 
D)  Tort law is concerned with compensation,whereas criminal law is concerned with punishment. 
A)  Tort law doesn't require the defendant's fault,whereas criminal law does require fault. 
B)  Tort litigation must be commenced by a business,whereas criminal proceedings are commenced by victims of crime. 
C)  Tort law is concerned with insurance claims,whereas criminal law is concerned with restitution to victims of crime. 
D)  Tort law is concerned with compensation,whereas criminal law is concerned with punishment.

Question 12

Which of the following is the phrase "unreasonable conduct" synonymous with when considered in its legal context?

Accepted Answer

A)  battery 
B)  deceit 
C)  negligence 
D)  fraud 
A)  battery 
B)  deceit 
C)  negligence 
D)  fraud

Question 13

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of non-pecuniary damages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-pecuniary damage awards will increase in proportion to costs of future care. 
B)  Non-pecuniary damage awards will increase in proportion to medical costs incurred. 
C)  A serious,permanent injury will attract a higher general damage award. 
D)  A substantial income loss will result in an increased non-pecuniary damage award. 
A)  Non-pecuniary damage awards will increase in proportion to costs of future care. 
B)  Non-pecuniary damage awards will increase in proportion to medical costs incurred. 
C)  A serious,permanent injury will attract a higher general damage award. 
D)  A substantial income loss will result in an increased non-pecuniary damage award.

Question 14

Identify and briefly describe the law's rationale for holding employers vicariously liable for the tortious actions of their employees.

Accepted Answer

The law's rationale is threefold: a.The

Question 15

Where the same incident has led to both criminal charges and the commencement of a lawsuit,what will most likely be the result?

Accepted Answer

A)  A criminal conviction ensures a successful civil liability action in tort. 
B)  Criminal conviction is relevant to establishing a related civil action in tort. 
C)  A prior civil compensatory award for tort ensures criminal conviction. 
D)  Civil actions are unable to proceed without a prior criminal conviction. 
A)  A criminal conviction ensures a successful civil liability action in tort. 
B)  Criminal conviction is relevant to establishing a related civil action in tort. 
C)  A prior civil compensatory award for tort ensures criminal conviction. 
D)  Civil actions are unable to proceed without a prior criminal conviction.

Question 16

What is considered to be the critical intent behind the prosecution of criminal acts that contravene the laws prescribed in the Criminal Code of Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  to facilitate the rehabilitation of society's less than fortunate citizens 
B)  to determine awards of compensation for the victims of crimes 
C)  to determine and enforce the adequate punishment of wrongdoers 
D)  to maintain respect for established societal rights of the Canadian people 
A)  to facilitate the rehabilitation of society's less than fortunate citizens 
B)  to determine awards of compensation for the victims of crimes 
C)  to determine and enforce the adequate punishment of wrongdoers 
D)  to maintain respect for established societal rights of the Canadian people

Question 17

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of a criminal hearing with respect to the burden of proof?

Accepted Answer

A)  A finding of guilt must be capable of being logically deduced from the evidence. 
B)  All elements of the alleged crimes must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C)  All elements of the alleged crime must be sufficient to raise a reasonable doubt. 
D)  A finding of guilt may be established without contrary evidence being presented. 
A)  A finding of guilt must be capable of being logically deduced from the evidence. 
B)  All elements of the alleged crimes must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C)  All elements of the alleged crime must be sufficient to raise a reasonable doubt. 
D)  A finding of guilt may be established without contrary evidence being presented.

Question 18

Which of the following is a common characteristic associated with an award of special damages?

Accepted Answer

A)  They relate to out-of-pocket expenses resulting from an injury-causing event. 
B)  They are the exception to the general rule of damages awarded for injury. 
C)  They are based on diminished earning capacity resulting from the injury. 
D)  They are another form of non-pecuniary damages arising from tangible losses. 
A)  They relate to out-of-pocket expenses resulting from an injury-causing event. 
B)  They are the exception to the general rule of damages awarded for injury. 
C)  They are based on diminished earning capacity resulting from the injury. 
D)  They are another form of non-pecuniary damages arising from tangible losses.

Question 19

Neither Jeremy nor Jayson could afford the $60 ticket price for the RTG concert,but they were determined to go nonetheless.They were humiliated when they were apprehended shortly after sneaking in through a side entrance,charged,and sternly escorted from the building.What is the most likely infraction arising from these circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  defamation of character 
B)  trespass to land 
C)  libel 
D)  negligence 
A)  defamation of character 
B)  trespass to land 
C)  libel 
D)  negligence

Question 20

The law of torts narrowly restricts the amount of compensation awarded to an injured party when the injury is the result of someone else's blameworthy conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Introduction to Tort Law

Which of the following is an example of pecuniary damages?

What does the law consider to be a qualifying act with respect to the commission of a tort of battery?

What would a court most likely rely on when awarding damages to compensate an innocent party for their loss in a case involving joint tort-feasors?

The law of torts automatically provides a remedy when someone has been physically or economically injured.

A judge will likely rely on expert opinions from occupation experts,labour economists,and actuaries when determining the value of an injured plaintiff's diminished earning capacity.

Which of the following circumstances is synonymous with the legal term "joint tort-feasor"?

What tort arises when lawyers,accountants,or other professionals give their clients incompetent advice that causes loss?

Intentional torts are harmful acts that are committed on purpose.

Under what circumstances will a court hearing a civil action most likely determine it is necessary to punish a tort-feasor's offensive behaviour?

Which of the following describes the distinction between criminal law and tort law?

Which of the following is the phrase "unreasonable conduct" synonymous with when considered in its legal context?

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of non-pecuniary damages?

Identify and briefly describe the law's rationale for holding employers vicariously liable for the tortious actions of their employees.

Where the same incident has led to both criminal charges and the commencement of a lawsuit,what will most likely be the result?

What is considered to be the critical intent behind the prosecution of criminal acts that contravene the laws prescribed in the Criminal Code of Canada?

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of a criminal hearing with respect to the burden of proof?

Which of the following is a common characteristic associated with an award of special damages?

The law of torts narrowly restricts the amount of compensation awarded to an injured party when the injury is the result of someone else's blameworthy conduct.

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An Introduction to Contracts

Forming Contractual Relationships

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The Tort of Negligence

Other Torts

The Agency Relationship

Business Forms and Arrangements

The Corporate Form: Organizational Matters

The Corporate Form: Operational Matters

Introduction to Property Law

Intellectual Property

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Terminating the Employment Relationship

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