Question 1

Distinguish between pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses. Which of these can lead to compensation under the principles of tort law?

Accepted Answer

Pecuniary losses are monetary. They incl

Question 2

What are the legal terms given to a criminal and the criminal's victim?

Accepted Answer

A)  petitioner, complainant 
B)  accused, defendant 
C)  petitioner, defendant 
D)  accused, complainant 
A)  petitioner, complainant 
B)  accused, defendant 
C)  petitioner, defendant 
D)  accused, complainant

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely attributable to a private prosecution?

Accepted Answer

A)  a rare form of criminal prosecution initiated by a private individual 
B)  a rare form of civil action in which the defendant is a private individual 
C)  a typical form of civil action in which the plaintiff is a private individual 
D)  a typical form of criminal prosecution initiated by the Crown 
A)  a rare form of criminal prosecution initiated by a private individual 
B)  a rare form of civil action in which the defendant is a private individual 
C)  a typical form of civil action in which the plaintiff is a private individual 
D)  a typical form of criminal prosecution initiated by the Crown

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Which of the following would immediately let you know that a business has been ignoring the need to manage tort risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  instituting training programs 
B)  loss of insurance coverage 
C)  loss of brand recognition 
D)  instituting hiring policies 
A)  instituting training programs 
B)  loss of insurance coverage 
C)  loss of brand recognition 
D)  instituting hiring policies

Question 7

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 8

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 9

How would a court determine the amount by which to reduce a plaintiff's award where that party has also acted negligently?

Accepted Answer

A)  by considering the defence alleging contributory negligence by the plaintiff 
B)  by determining the degree to which a plaintiff is responsible for their own loss 
C)  by apportioning liability for the loss between all of the joint tort-feasors 
D)  by determining that the loss sustained was much less than it might have been 
A)  by considering the defence alleging contributory negligence by the plaintiff 
B)  by determining the degree to which a plaintiff is responsible for their own loss 
C)  by apportioning liability for the loss between all of the joint tort-feasors 
D)  by determining that the loss sustained was much less than it might have been

Question 10

Why would a court hearing a civil action apportion liability?

Accepted Answer

A)  A damage award is increased due to contributory negligence. 
B)  A damage award of 100 percent of the claimed amount is unwarranted. 
C)  The circumstances involve professional negligence. 
D)  The circumstances involve multiple tort-feasors. 
A)  A damage award is increased due to contributory negligence. 
B)  A damage award of 100 percent of the claimed amount is unwarranted. 
C)  The circumstances involve professional negligence. 
D)  The circumstances involve multiple tort-feasors.

Question 11

Which of the following is a valid defence to a claim for damages for losses arising from an alleged negligent act?

Accepted Answer

A)  The act causing the harmful event was unintentional. 
B)  The loss was reasonably unforeseeable or reasonably unpreventable 
C)  The act is an indictable offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. 
D)  The loss was reasonably foreseeable or reasonably preventable. 
A)  The act causing the harmful event was unintentional. 
B)  The loss was reasonably unforeseeable or reasonably unpreventable 
C)  The act is an indictable offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. 
D)  The loss was reasonably foreseeable or reasonably preventable.

Distinguish between pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses. Which of these can lead to compensation under the principles of tort law?

What are the legal terms given to a criminal and the criminal's victim?

Which of the following is most likely attributable to a private prosecution?

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

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

Which of the following would immediately let you know that a business has been ignoring the need to manage tort risk?

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

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

How would a court determine the amount by which to reduce a plaintiff's award where that party has also acted negligently?

Why would a court hearing a civil action apportion liability?

Which of the following is a valid defence to a claim for damages for losses arising from an alleged negligent act?

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The Canadian Legal System

Managing Legal Risks

Dispute Resolution

An Introduction to Contracts

Forming Contractual Relationships

The Terms of a Contract

Non Enforcement of Contracts

Termination and Enforcement of Contracts

The Tort of Negligence

Other Torts

The Agency Relationship

Business Forms and Arrangements

The Corporate Form: Organizational Matters

The Corporate Form: Operational Matters

Personal Property

Intellectual Property

Real Property

The Employment Relationship

Terminating the Employment Relationship

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Exam 10: Introduction to Tort Law

Distinguish between pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses. Which of these can lead to compensation under the principles of tort law?

What are the legal terms given to a criminal and the criminal's victim?

Which of the following is most likely attributable to a private prosecution?

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

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

Which of the following would immediately let you know that a business has been ignoring the need to manage tort risk?

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

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

How would a court determine the amount by which to reduce a plaintiff's award where that party has also acted negligently?

Why would a court hearing a civil action apportion liability?

Which of the following is a valid defence to a claim for damages for losses arising from an alleged negligent act?

Knowledge of Law As a Business Asset

The Canadian Legal System

Managing Legal Risks

Dispute Resolution

An Introduction to Contracts

Forming Contractual Relationships

The Terms of a Contract

Non Enforcement of Contracts

Termination and Enforcement of Contracts

The Tort of Negligence

Other Torts

The Agency Relationship

Business Forms and Arrangements

The Corporate Form: Organizational Matters

The Corporate Form: Operational Matters

Personal Property

Intellectual Property

Real Property

The Employment Relationship

Terminating the Employment Relationship

Professional Services

Sales and Marketing: the Contract, Product, and Promotion

Sales and Marketing: Price, Distribution, and Risk Management

Business and Banking

The Legal Aspects of Credit

Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Insurance

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