Defenses (torts)

Question 1

There are several _ that may be risen in regards to a tort claim

Answer 1

Affirmative defenses

Question 2

An affirmative defense is a defense that may be raised by a defendant that constitutes a _

Answer 2

Complete bar to a claim

Question 3

One affirmative defense is that of _

Answer 3

Statute of limitations

Question 4

Every state has statute of limitations for virtually any type of _

Answer 4

Civil claim

Question 5

If claim not asserted within time allowed by that _ , claim is deemed to be barred

Answer 5

Statute

Question 6

Assertion of a claim is accomplished in most states by actually filing a lawsuit at a _

Answer 6

Courthouse

(Statute time starts)

Question 7

some states require actual _ upon defendant before statute clock starts ticking

Answer 7

Service of the suit papers

Question 8

Another defense that may be asserted in tort case is _

Answer 8

Assumption of the risk

Question 9

Assumption of risk arises when plaintiff understands nature of risk involved and _

Answer 9

Voluntarily assumes risk

Question 10

Voluntarily walking on _ while aware of risk

Answer 10

Icy side walk