FYLSX Torts Principles & Liability Rules

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of tort law?

Accepted Answer

To compensate victims for harm caused by others

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To punish criminal behavior.

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To resolve contract disputes.

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To create new laws.

Question 2

Which of the following is a required element of negligence?

Accepted Answer

Breach of duty

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Intent to harm.

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Strict liability.

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Criminal intent.

Question 3

What is 'res ipsa loquitur' in tort law?

Accepted Answer

A presumption of negligence based on circumstantial evidence

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A defense in criminal law.

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A doctrine of implied contract.

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A statute of limitations.

Question 4

What is a common defense to intentional torts?

Accepted Answer

Consent

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Breach of contract.

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Duress.

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Mistake of law.

Question 5

Which tort involves false statements that harm a person’s reputation?

Accepted Answer

Defamation

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Battery.

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Trespass.

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Conversion.

Question 6

What does strict liability mean in tort law?

Accepted Answer

Liability without fault

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Liability only if negligence is proven.

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Liability if the injured party is at fault.

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Liability only with a contract.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort?

Accepted Answer

Battery

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Negligence.

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Strict liability.

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Res ipsa loquitur.

Question 8

What is the tort of nuisance concerned with?

Accepted Answer

Interference with property use

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Injury from products.

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Harm to reputation.

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Breach of fiduciary duty.

Question 9

Which of the following must be proven in a product liability case under strict liability?

Accepted Answer

That the product was unreasonably dangerous and caused injury

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That the manufacturer was negligent.

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That the user misused the product.

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That there was no warning on the product.