Tort Law Q1

What is a Tort? It is:

• an injury or a civil wrong

• protects particular interests

• provides compensation

• all of the above

• none of the above

The negligence element of causation includes the "but for" test:

• true

• false

Trespass includes interference with or to the Person. Is it:

• true

• false

Public nuisance places specific hour restrictions when power tools may be used in residential areas.

• true

• false

Tort of negligence in Victoria is regulated by the:

• Wrongs Act 1968 (Vic)

• Wrongs Act 1988 (Vic)

• Wrongs Act 1978 (Vic)

• Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic)

The code for Analyse and Apply the law of Torts is:

• VU 21635

• VU21634

• VU26134

• VU21643

To make a claim for negligence in Victoria, the elements need be proved:

• reasonable person criteria

• on a balance of probabilities

• beyond reasonable doubt

• standard of care

Whether a person owes a duty of care depends on the existence of a particular kind of relationship between the parties. is an "occupier of land and visitor to the land" one of these relationships?

• yes

• no

• phone a friend

• 50/50

The standard of care used in negligence is defined as: what a reasonably competent and prudent person, in the same position and having the same knowledge, would do in that person’s position.

• true

• false

A person would be negligent in tort even if the harm was unforeseeable.

• true

• false