Question 1

A remedy is a means by which a right is enforced or the violation of a right is prevented, compensated for, or otherwise redressed.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a remedy.

Question 2

Strict liability means ________.

Accepted Answer

Strict liability holds the defendant liable regardless of their intention or carelessness.

Question 3

The approximate total annual cost to society of accidental or unintentional injuries is ________

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the approximate total annual cost to society of accidental or unintentional injuries is $652 billion.

Question 4

The two major kinds of disputes over which courts have jurisdiction are criminal disputes and civil disputes.

Accepted Answer

Criminal disputes involve violations of criminal law, while civil disputes involve conflicts between individuals or entities regarding legal rights and obligations. Courts have jurisdiction over both types of disputes.

Question 5

Negligence is committed because a party knew with substantial certainty that harm would result.

Accepted Answer

Negligence is committed when a party fails to exercise reasonable care resulting in harm, regardless of whether they knew with substantial certainty that harm would result. It is a legal concept based on the idea that individuals and organizations have a duty to act reasonably and avoid causing harm to others.

Question 6

The primary focus of criminal law is to vindicate a private wrong. The primary focus of civil law is to vindicate a public wrong.

Accepted Answer

The statement is actually reversed. The primary focus of criminal law is to vindicate a public wrong, and the primary focus of civil law is to vindicate a private wrong.

Question 7

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                        Premises: law that governs crimes

Accepted Answer

The Answer of online and remedy and damages and but-for is...

Question 8

A major difference between a tort case and a criminal case is that ________.

Accepted Answer

In most tort cases, the standard of proof is preponderance of the evidence, meaning that the plaintiff must prove that it is more likely than not that the defendant is responsible for the harm that was caused. In criminal cases, the standard of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt, meaning that the prosecution must prove that there is no other reasonable explanation for the defendant's actions. Additionally, only in criminal cases is the defendant guaranteed the right to counsel, and jury verdicts must be unanimous in both criminal and tort cases.

Question 9

A/an ________ is someone who has committed a tort.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/an ________ is someone who has committed...

Question 10

To state a tort cause of action, you ________.

Accepted Answer

To state a tort cause of action, you must list the facts that give you a right to judicial relief against the wrongdoer. Jurisdiction is a separate issue that may need to be addressed, but it is not directly related to stating the cause of action. Sending notice to the tortfeasor may be required in some cases, but it is not necessary to state the cause of action itself.

Question 11

An award of ________ is a money judgment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An award of ________ is a money...

Question 12

An intentional tort is committed solely because a party fails to use reasonable care.

Accepted Answer

Intentional torts are committed deliberately, not because of a failure to use reasonable care. Negligence torts, on the other hand, are committed because a party fails to use reasonable care.

Question 13

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                        Premises: a legally acceptable reason to sue

Accepted Answer

The Answer of criminal law and but-for test and strict is...

Question 14

The two major fee-based online legal services are ________ and________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two major fee-based online legal services...

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: restore someone to a prior position

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The Answer of damages and common law and civil law is...

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: law that governs rights between persons

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The Answer of damages and criminal law and tort and is...

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: means to enforce a right

Accepted Answer

The Answer of strict liability and cause of action and is...

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: an online site relevant to tort law

Accepted Answer

The Answer of make whole and strict liability and jurisdiction is...

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: a civil wrong

Accepted Answer

The Answer of civil law and but-for test and www.cpsc.gov is...

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: connected to other computers

Accepted Answer

The Answer of but-for test and cause of action and is...

Quiz 1: Introduction to Tort Law and Practice

A remedy is a means by which a right is enforced or the violation of a right is prevented, compensated for, or otherwise redressed.

Strict liability means ________.

The approximate total annual cost to society of accidental or unintentional injuries is ________

The two major kinds of disputes over which courts have jurisdiction are criminal disputes and civil disputes.

Negligence is committed because a party knew with substantial certainty that harm would result.

The primary focus of criminal law is to vindicate a private wrong. The primary focus of civil law is to vindicate a public wrong.

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A major difference between a tort case and a criminal case is that ________.

A/an ________ is someone who has committed a tort.

To state a tort cause of action, you ________.

An award of ________ is a money judgment.

An intentional tort is committed solely because a party fails to use reasonable care.

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The two major fee-based online legal services are and.

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