Strict Liability in Tort Law Quiz

What is necessary for tort liability to attach in the case of negligence?

• Strict liability

• Intentional wrongful conduct

• Some level of fault

• No fault

In which of the following cases does strict liability apply?

• Cases of negligence

• Cases of abnormally dangerous activities

• Cases of intentional wrongful conduct

• Cases of breach of warranty

What is considered an inherently dangerous activity in tort law?

• Farming

• Running a restaurant

• Keeping wild animals

• Driving a car

Which of the following is an example of a wild animal?

• Lion

• Dog

• Cow

• Cat

What is the 'one free bite rule' in relation to strict liability for wild animals?

• The first bite is subject to negligence analysis

• The first bite is not considered a liability at all

• The first bite is always subject to strict liability

• The first bite is not subject to strict liability

What is an example of an abnormally dangerous activity?

• Cooking

• Crop-dusting

• Gardening

• Fishing

Which of the following activities is universally recognized as abnormally dangerous?

• Playing sports

• Swimming

• Blasting with dynamite

• Driving a car

When can manufacturers be held strictly liable for damages caused by products?

• Only in cases of intentional wrongful conduct

• Only in cases of breach of warranty

• In cases of manufacturing defects or breach of warranty

• Only in cases of negligence

What is an example of a manufacturing defect?

• Defective brakes in cars

• Expired food causing food poisoning

• Rancid food causing food poisoning

• Screws ending up in soda cans

In which of the following cases can a manufacturer or seller be held strictly liable?

• When the product is used by a wild animal

• When the product is used in a negligence case

• When the product is used in an abnormally dangerous activity

• When the product does not behave as guaranteed