What is the primary purpose of tort law?

Understanding the Law of Torts

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To provide tax benefits for individuals and companies.
To establish criminal penalties for wrongful acts.
To provide relief to individuals harmed by wrongful acts and to deter harmful behavior.
To regulate business transactions and contracts.
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Define negligence in the context of tort law.
Negligence is the failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to another party.
Negligence is the act of intentionally causing harm to another party.
Negligence refers to a legal agreement between two parties.
Negligence is the strict liability for all actions regardless of intent.
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What are the main types of torts?
The main types of torts are intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability.
Administrative violations
Contractual breaches
Criminal offenses
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Explain the concept of strict liability.
Strict liability is a legal principle that imposes liability without fault for certain activities or products.
Strict liability only applies to intentional acts.
Strict liability requires proof of negligence.
Strict liability is a principle that allows for compensation only if harm is proven.
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What is the difference between intentional torts and unintentional torts?
Unintentional torts require intent to cause harm.
Intentional torts are always criminal acts.
Intentional torts involve deliberate actions causing harm, while unintentional torts result from negligence or accidents.
Intentional torts can never involve negligence.
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How does the 'reasonable person' standard apply in tort cases?
The 'reasonable person' standard is used to determine negligence by comparing the defendant's actions to those of a typical person in similar circumstances.
The standard is used to determine criminal liability in cases of assault.
It assesses the emotional state of the defendant during the incident.
The standard is only applicable in contract disputes.
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What are damages in tort law, and what types exist?
Damages in tort law are only punitive fines imposed by the court.
Damages in tort law refer to physical injuries only.
Damages in tort law are non-monetary penalties for wrongdoing.
Damages in tort law are monetary compensations awarded for losses, and they include compensatory, punitive, and nominal damages.
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What role does causation play in establishing liability in tort cases?
Causation is irrelevant in tort cases.
Causation establishes the link between the defendant's actions and the plaintiff's harm, essential for proving liability in tort cases.
Causation only applies to criminal cases.
Causation determines the amount of damages awarded.
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