Question 1

Briefly describe the four major purposes of tort law.

Accepted Answer

to provide a peaceful means for adjusting the rights of parties, to deter wrongful conduct, to try to restore injured parties to their original position, and to identify who in fairness should be accountable (responsible) for the harm that resulted

Question 2

How do the following three categories of torts differ: intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability torts?

Accepted Answer

In an intentional tort, the actor desires the result or knows with substantial certainty that it will occur; in negligence, the actor creates an unreasonable risk of harm; and in a strict liability tort, the actor engages in certain conduct for which the law imposes liability regardless of intent or reasonableness

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: a money judgment

Accepted Answer

The Answer of tort and jurisdiction and cause of action is...

Question 4

Give an example of the kind of factual research you might try to do on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

obtaining information about th

Question 5

A remedy is a means by which a right is enforced or the violation of a right is prevented, compensated for, or otherwise redressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A/an ________ is someone who has committed a tort.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/an ________ is someone who has committed...

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: liability without fault

Accepted Answer

The Answer of www.cpsc.gov and strict liability and cause of is...

Question 8

The primary focus of criminal law is to vindicate a private wrong. The primary focus of civil law is to vindicate a public wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: an offering of evidence that will prevail unless the other side presents more convincing evidence

Accepted Answer

The Answer of criminal law and civil law and jurisdiction is...

Question 10

The two major kinds of disputes over which courts have jurisdiction are criminal disputes and civil disputes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: law that governs crimes

Accepted Answer

The Answer of online and remedy and damages and but-for is...

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: means to enforce a right

Accepted Answer

The Answer of strict liability and cause of action and is...

Question 13

Strict liability means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The defendant intended the harm he or she caused. 
B)  The defendant carelessly caused the harm. 
C)  The defendant is liable whether he or she caused the harm intentionally, carelessly, or innocently. 
A)  The defendant intended the harm he or she caused. 
B)  The defendant carelessly caused the harm. 
C)  The defendant is liable whether he or she caused the harm intentionally, carelessly, or innocently.

Question 14

Negligence is committed because a party knew with substantial certainty that harm would result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A major difference between a tort case and a criminal case is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Only in tort cases are defendants guaranteed the right to counsel. 
B)  The standard of proof in most tort cases is preponderance of the evidence, whereas in criminal cases it is beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C)  Jury verdicts must be unanimous only in tort cases. 
A)  Only in tort cases are defendants guaranteed the right to counsel. 
B)  The standard of proof in most tort cases is preponderance of the evidence, whereas in criminal cases it is beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C)  Jury verdicts must be unanimous only in tort cases.

Question 16

An award of ________ is a money judgment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An award of ________ is a money...

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: law that governs rights between persons

Accepted Answer

The Answer of damages and criminal law and tort and is...

Question 18

To state a tort cause of action, you ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain to the court why it has jurisdiction over the tort. 
B)  List the facts that give you a right to judicial relief against the wrongdoer. 
C)  Send the tortfeasor notice of the cause of action to be filed. 
A)  Explain to the court why it has jurisdiction over the tort. 
B)  List the facts that give you a right to judicial relief against the wrongdoer. 
C)  Send the tortfeasor notice of the cause of action to be filed.

Question 19

Name some of the categories of losses that can result from accidental or unintentional injuries.

Accepted Answer

medical expenses, property dam

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: a legally acceptable reason to sue

Accepted Answer

The Answer of criminal law and but-for test and strict is...

Briefly describe the four major purposes of tort law.

How do the following three categories of torts differ: intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability torts?

Give an example of the kind of factual research you might try to do on the Internet.

A remedy is a means by which a right is enforced or the violation of a right is prevented, compensated for, or otherwise redressed.

A/an ________ is someone who has committed a tort.

The primary focus of criminal law is to vindicate a private wrong. The primary focus of civil law is to vindicate a public wrong.

The two major kinds of disputes over which courts have jurisdiction are criminal disputes and civil disputes.

Strict liability means ________.

Negligence is committed because a party knew with substantial certainty that harm would result.

A major difference between a tort case and a criminal case is that ________.

An award of ________ is a money judgment.

To state a tort cause of action, you ________.

Name some of the categories of losses that can result from accidental or unintentional injuries.

Foreseeability in Tort Law

Battery

Assault

False Imprisonment and False Arrest

Misuse of Legal Proceedings

Infliction of Emotional Distress

Conversion and Trespass to Chattels

Strict Liability

Negligence: a Summary

Negligence: Element I: Duty

Negligence: Element II: Breach of Duty

Negligence: Element III: Proximate Cause

Negligence: Element Iv: Damages

Negligence: Defenses

Products Liability

Survival and Wrongful Death

Torts Against and Within the Family

Torts Connected With Land

Defamation

Invasion of Privacy

Misrepresentation, Tortious Interference, and Other Torts

Additional Tort Defenses

Workers Compensation

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Exam 1: Introduction to Tort Law and Practice

Briefly describe the four major purposes of tort law.

How do the following three categories of torts differ: intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability torts?

Give an example of the kind of factual research you might try to do on the Internet.

A remedy is a means by which a right is enforced or the violation of a right is prevented, compensated for, or otherwise redressed.

A/an ________ is someone who has committed a tort.

The primary focus of criminal law is to vindicate a private wrong. The primary focus of civil law is to vindicate a public wrong.

The two major kinds of disputes over which courts have jurisdiction are criminal disputes and civil disputes.

Strict liability means ________.

Negligence is committed because a party knew with substantial certainty that harm would result.

A major difference between a tort case and a criminal case is that ________.

An award of ________ is a money judgment.

To state a tort cause of action, you ________.

Name some of the categories of losses that can result from accidental or unintentional injuries.

Foreseeability in Tort Law

Battery

Assault

False Imprisonment and False Arrest

Misuse of Legal Proceedings

Infliction of Emotional Distress

Conversion and Trespass to Chattels

Strict Liability

Negligence: a Summary

Negligence: Element I: Duty

Negligence: Element II: Breach of Duty

Negligence: Element III: Proximate Cause

Negligence: Element Iv: Damages

Negligence: Defenses

Products Liability

Survival and Wrongful Death

Torts Against and Within the Family

Torts Connected With Land

Defamation

Invasion of Privacy

Misrepresentation, Tortious Interference, and Other Torts

Additional Tort Defenses

Workers Compensation

Filters