Exam 10: Introduction to Tort Law

Provide a brief explanation of the circumstances that would involve joint liability under the law of torts. Include a brief discussion of how legislation assists an innocent victim to recover amounts awarded where there is joint liability for the tort.

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?

How do Crown prosecutors serve as the gatekeepers of the criminal courts?

The risks of liability for torts are substantial for just about any business venture. As a result, good business requires good risk management. What are the implications in the human relations area? Also, how does a good risk management plan affect the cost of insurance? Explain.

What form of tort is a premeditated harmful act?

The definition of the term "assault" is the same in tort law and criminal law.

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.

Which of the following is synonymous with the legal term "exemplary damages"?

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

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?

Why would a hotel guest who has been injured by a tortious act of the hotel's employee be entitled to claim liability in tort and in contract?

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

Provide a description of the factors to be considered by a court when making a determination with respect to a compensatory award for cost of future care. Briefly explain how a court will arrive at the amount of compensation that should properly awarded to the plaintiff for a cost of future care award.

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

What type of evidence will a court require in order to determine the monetary amount of a damage award for a plaintiff's cost of future care?

What elements must be present in order for a court to be satisfied that a party may be found to have committed the tort of deceit?

What are the categories of pecuniary damages that may be awarded in accordance with tort law?

Intentional torts are harmful acts that are committed on purpose.

In order to avoid responsibility for a tortious act, individuals must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that they can reasonably foresee would be likely to cause injury to others.

Generally, supporting expert evidence is required to sustain an action for damages for emotional distress.