What is the definition of tort law?

AQA A Level Law - Tort Law

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Christine Hill
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tort law is a branch of civil law that deals with civil wrongs, other than breaches of contract, that cause harm or loss resulting in legal liability.
Tort law only applies to breaches of contract
Tort law is a type of criminal law
Tort law deals with property rights only
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main categories of tort law?
intentional torts, negligence, strict liability
accidental torts
willful torts
absolute liability
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of negligence in tort law.
Negligence in tort law only applies to professionals such as doctors and lawyers.
Negligence is the same as strict liability in tort law.
Negligence is the intentional act of causing harm to another party in tort law.
Negligence in tort law is the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances, resulting in harm or injury to another party.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide an example of a case related to tort law.
Divorce settlement agreement
Personal injury claim from a car accident
Slip and fall at a grocery store
Breach of contract in a business deal
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between tort law and criminal law?
Tort law and criminal law are both focused on punishing individuals for crimes against society.
Tort law is concerned with civil wrongs and remedies for individuals, while criminal law is focused on punishing individuals for crimes against society.
Tort law is only applicable to corporations, while criminal law is only applicable to individuals.
Tort law deals with crimes against society, while criminal law deals with civil wrongs.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Discuss the elements of a tort case.
Innocence, guilt, punishment, exoneration
Liability, defense, settlement, compensation
Negligence, intent, strict liability, defamation
Duty, breach, causation, damages
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does tort law protect individuals from harm?
Tort law provides legal remedies for civil wrongs committed by others.
Tort law provides free legal services to individuals
Tort law encourages individuals to harm others
Tort law promotes unethical behavior
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