Exam 10: Introduction to Tort Law

What is the legal significance of the relationship between the conduct authorized by an employer and the wrong committed by the employee?

The definition of the term "assault" is the same in Tort Law and Criminal Law.

There are many different torts,each with its own unique set of requirements.

The accused in a criminal action must prove his or her innocence beyond a reasonable doubt.

Provide a brief description of the nature of the expenses a court will consider when awarding special damages for an injury-causing event.Provide examples of the types of expenses that fall under this damage category,and indicate what a court will require from an innocent party in order to determine the amount of the award.Identify the legal principle that is applicable in some provincial jurisdictions and the types of costs that must be repaid to these provincial health insurers.

The same event may give rise to legal consequences in criminal law and in tort law.

What legal term is derived from the Latin word meaning "crooked"?

Which of the following would immediately justify a court finding an employer vicariously liable?

What must be established to give rise to a cause for a civil action based on primary liability?

The tort of negligence is the most uncommon of the torts that arise in a business context.

The law of torts will automatically provide a remedy when someone has been physically or emotionally injured.