Tort Law

What is meant by the term 'tort'?

• a crime

• a civil wrong

• omission

• an act of violence causing harm or injury

a tortfeasor is known as the person committing the tort

• False

• True

What are some examples of tort law?

What is considered as one of the problems with the area of tort law?

• difficult to prove physical injury

• lack of claims

• fraudulent claims

What is the most common type of tort law?

• Nuisence

• Negligence

• Defamation

• Trespass

What is the burden of proof in civil law?

• 100%

• 99%

• 51%

• 50%

What are the two types of remedies?

• Interim payment and injunction

• Damages and Injunctions

• Compensation and Interim payment

• Apology and compensation

What is the purpose of damages in tort law?

• to protect the parties

• to punish the defendant

• to put the claimant back in the position he would have been in, if the tort did not ever occur

• to promote equality and diversity

In tort, corporations can also sue or be sued

• True

• False

What is meant by a duty of care?

• the responsibility to look after your child

• a legal obligation to provide justice

• legal obligation on an individual to provide a high standard of care to towards his neighbours

• not caring for someone you have a legal duty to