chapther 12

Question 1

negligence

Answer 1

a careless act that causes harm to another

Question 2

false imprisonment

Answer 2

unlawful physical detention

Question 3

nuisance

Answer 3

an unreasonable use of land that interferes with the rights of other

Question 4

duty of care

Answer 4

a specific legal obligation to not harm other people or their property

Question 5

standard of care

Answer 5

the level of care expected of a person in specific circumstances

Question 6

reasonable person

Answer 6

the standard used to determine if a persons conduct is negligent

Question 7

causation

Answer 7

when the defendants action was a direct factor that led to the plaintiff damages

Question 8

contributory negligence

Answer 8

when the victims actions caused all or part of the damages suffered

Question 9

voluntary assumption of risk

Answer 9

the acceptance of factors that may lead to harm or injury

Question 10

waiver

Answer 10

a document that releases a party from liability in the event of accident or injury

Question 11

vicarious liability

Answer 11

when a person is held responsible for anothers tort

Question 12

malpractice

Answer 12

improper professional treatment

Question 13

informed consent

Answer 13

agreement to a particular action with full understanding of the risks

Question 14

material risk

Answer 14

a significant possibility of harm from a medical treatment

Question 15

trespass

Answer 15

presence on anothers property without consent

Question 16

battery

Answer 16

intentional physical contract that is harmful to another person

Question 17

negligent investigation

Answer 17

a tort for improper investigation by police

Question 18

defamation

Answer 18

injury to a persons character or reputation

Question 19

slander

Answer 19

defamation through verbal communciation

Question 20

libel

Answer 20

defamation in written form

Question 21

absolute privilege

Answer 21

a defense against defamation for statements made in legislative and judicial proceedings

Question 22

qualified privilege

Answer 22

a defence against defamation for expressing honest opinions as part of a job

Question 23

malice

Answer 23

the intention to harm another

Question 24

fair comment

Answer 24

a defense to defamation for comments made in good faith

Question 25

no - fault insurance

Answer 25

insurance money paid regardless of who is at fault in an accident