Question 1

An out-of-court settlement for injuries suffered as a result of a tort is final and bars recovery by a lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following would a lawyer consider to be a distinguishing feature of a tortuous event giving rise to legal consequences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal consequences may arise under either criminal or tort law, but not both. 
B)  Legal consequences can arise under criminal and tort law from the same event. 
C)  Any intentional infliction of lawful force on another person is compensatory. 
D)  Anyone committing a tortuous act commits an offence under the Criminal Code. 
A)  Legal consequences may arise under either criminal or tort law, but not both. 
B)  Legal consequences can arise under criminal and tort law from the same event. 
C)  Any intentional infliction of lawful force on another person is compensatory. 
D)  Anyone committing a tortuous act commits an offence under the Criminal Code.

Question 3

Tort law generally denies compensation for injury to a person's sense of honour in cases of defamation or libel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Contributory negligence legislation apportions responsibility among those whose conduct has led to injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following would be characteristic of an offence of aggravated assault under s.268(1)of the Criminal Code of Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  entering onto another person's property without consent 
B)  willful disfiguration or endangerment of another person 
C)  commission of a careless act causing loss to another 
D)  idle talk of threats to physically harm another person 
A)  entering onto another person's property without consent 
B)  willful disfiguration or endangerment of another person 
C)  commission of a careless act causing loss to another 
D)  idle talk of threats to physically harm another person

Question 6

The word "tort" is a legal term used to describe any type of harm or injury caused by one person to another,excluding instances of breach of contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Trespass to land must involve recurring wrongful interference with someone's possession of land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Neither Jeremy or 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.Which of the following 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 9

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 10

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of workers' compensation legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a right to sue for work-related injuries 
B)  compensation for contributory negligence 
C)  no-fault compensation for injured employees 
D)  criminal liability for causing injuries to co-workers 
A)  a right to sue for work-related injuries 
B)  compensation for contributory negligence 
C)  no-fault compensation for injured employees 
D)  criminal liability for causing injuries to co-workers

Question 11

Which of the following would a judge from a criminal division court most likely state that a finding of guilt or innocence beyond a reasonable doubt must be based on?

Accepted Answer

A)  objective and factual reasoning 
B)  better than a 50 percent chance 
C)  logic and common knowledge 
D)  reason and common sense 
A)  objective and factual reasoning 
B)  better than a 50 percent chance 
C)  logic and common knowledge 
D)  reason and common sense

Question 12

Which of the following is considered to be the critical intent behind 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 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 adequate punishment of wrongdoers 
D)  to maintain respect for established societal rights of the Canadian people

Question 13

Intentional torts are harmful acts that are committed on purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  uninvited intentional occupation of another person's property 
B)  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)  uninvited intentional occupation of another person's property 
B)  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 15

The ability to claim in tort is enhanced under provincial no-fault automobile insurance schemes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain what must be valued by a judge with respect to determining the amount of an award for loss of future income.Identify the parties a judge is likely to rely on to arrive at a decision as to the amount of compensation to be awarded.

Accepted Answer

With respect to an compensatory award fo

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The law's rationale is threefold:
a.The

Question 18

The same event cannot give rise to legal consequences in criminal law and in tort law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the common law rule regarding the availability of compensation when the plaintiff's contributory negligence contributed to his/her injury? How has this been changed by legislation?

Accepted Answer

The common law rule is that where a plai

Question 20

Where the same incident has led to both criminal charges and commencement of a lawsuit,which of the following 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.

Exam 10: Introduction to Tort Law

An out-of-court settlement for injuries suffered as a result of a tort is final and bars recovery by a lawsuit.

Which of the following would a lawyer consider to be a distinguishing feature of a tortuous event giving rise to legal consequences?

Tort law generally denies compensation for injury to a person's sense of honour in cases of defamation or libel.

Contributory negligence legislation apportions responsibility among those whose conduct has led to injury.

Which of the following would be characteristic of an offence of aggravated assault under s.268(1)of the Criminal Code of Canada?

The word "tort" is a legal term used to describe any type of harm or injury caused by one person to another,excluding instances of breach of contract.

Trespass to land must involve recurring wrongful interference with someone's possession of land.

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

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of workers' compensation legislation?

Which of the following would a judge from a criminal division court most likely state that a finding of guilt or innocence beyond a reasonable doubt must be based on?

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

Intentional torts are harmful acts that are committed on purpose.

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

The ability to claim in tort is enhanced under provincial no-fault automobile insurance schemes.

Explain what must be valued by a judge with respect to determining the amount of an award for loss of future income.Identify the parties a judge is likely to rely on to arrive at a decision as to the amount of compensation to be awarded.

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

The same event cannot give rise to legal consequences in criminal law and in tort law.

What is the common law rule regarding the availability of compensation when the plaintiff's contributory negligence contributed to his/her injury? How has this been changed by legislation?

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

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