Torts

Question 1

What is a tort? A) A type of criminal offense B) An act or omission causing harm for which courts impose liability C) A breach of contract D) An agreement between two parties

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a tort claim? A) Breach of contract B) Theft C) Medical malpractice D) A written contract dispute

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Torts generally involve claims related to: A) Personal injuries, property damage, and defamation B) Criminal offenses C) Violations of the UCC D) Mutual agreements between businesses

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Tort claims can arise from: A) Accidents, intentional harm, and defective products B) Breaches of written contracts only C) Failure to pay taxes D) Disputes over trademarks

Answer 4

A

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a tort? A) Nuisance B) Defamation C) Unfair termination D) Breach of contract

Answer 5

D

Question 6

A tort differs from a contract in that: A) Contracts involve harm, while torts involve mutual agreements B) Torts are civil claims, while contracts are criminal C) Torts involve legal wrongs independent of agreements, while contracts are based on agreements D) Tort claims involve government action

Answer 6

C

Question 7

What is one similarity between torts and contracts? A) Both are criminal offenses B) Both are types of civil claims C) Both involve government prosecution D) Both are subject to beyond a reasonable doubt standard of proof

Answer 7

B

Question 8

In the deck-building example, the contractor’s breach of contract comes from: A) Leaving the deck partially built B) Taking too long to build the deck C) Not finishing the deck on time and not meeting code requirements D) Accepting another contract while working on the deck

Answer 8

C

Question 9

In the deck-building example, the contractor’s actions could also lead to: A) A breach of tort B) A criminal charge C) A negligence claim D) A defamation claim

Answer 9

C

Question 10

In tort law, negligence arises when: A) A party fails to use due care and causes harm B) A party fails to uphold a contract C) A crime is committed D) A person intentionally harms someone

Answer 10

A

Question 11

Torts and crimes can overlap, as shown by which example? A) A car accident involving a breach of contract B) A person slipping and falling in a store C) Assault and battery D) An unfair termination of employment

Answer 11

C

Question 12

Assault and battery can be both: A) Civil claims and contract claims B) Civil claims and crimes C) Negligence and product liability claims D) Contract claims and product liability claims

Answer 12

B

Question 13

What is the key difference between civil claims (like torts) and crimes? A) Civil claims involve private parties, and crimes involve the government B) Civil claims involve the government, and crimes involve private parties C) Civil claims are punishable by jail time D) Civil claims have a higher burden of proof than criminal cases

Answer 13

A

Question 14

Who files a lawsuit in a tort case? A) The prosecutor B) The government C) The injured party (plaintiff) D) A judge

Answer 14

C

Question 15

Who brings charges in a criminal case? A) The injured party B) A private party C) The government D) A judge

Answer 15

C

Question 16

The burden of proof in a civil tort case is: A) Beyond a reasonable doubt B) Preponderance of the evidence C) Absolute certainty D) Clear and convincing evidence

Answer 16

B

Question 17

The burden of proof in a criminal case is: A) Preponderance of the evidence B) Balance of probabilities C) Beyond a reasonable doubt D) Clear and convincing evidence

Answer 17

C

Question 18

In civil tort cases, the remedy is generally: A) Punitive damages B) Equitable relief only C) Money compensation for injuries D) Jail time for the defendant

Answer 18

C

Question 19

In criminal cases, remedies typically involve: A) Money compensation to the victim B) Punitive or rehabilitative measures such as jail or programs C) Monetary damages only D) An apology from the defendant

Answer 19

B

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an example of a remedy in a tort case? A) Monetary compensation for injuries B) Equitable relief C) Jail time D) An order to stop harmful conduct

Answer 20

C

Question 21

In tort law, equitable relief means: A) Money paid to the injured party B) Punishment of the defendant C) An order for a party to do or stop doing something D) Rehabilitation of the defendant

Answer 21

C

Question 22

What is an example of a tort involving property? A) Defamation B) Nuisance C) Fraud D) Breach of contract

Answer 22

B

Question 23

Defamation is considered a tort when: A) Someone breaches a contract B) False statements are made that harm someone’s reputation C) A person is charged with a crime D) A contract is interfered with

Answer 23

B

Question 24

A claim for emotional harm could fall under which area of law? A) Contract law B) Tort law C) Criminal law only D) Property law

Answer 24

B

Question 25

When an act causes both civil and criminal liability, the key difference is: A) Who files the case (private parties or the government) B) The location of the event C) The number of victims involved D) The amount of money at stake

Answer 25

A

Question 26

Which of the following examples illustrates tortious interference with a contract? A) Hitting someone with a car B) Publishing false information about someone C) Convincing a contractor to abandon one project to work on another D) Failing to meet a contract’s deadline

Answer 26

C

Question 27

Which claim would arise from a contractor’s failure to follow safety standards, resulting in injury? A) Defamation B) Negligence C) Breach of contract D) Assault

Answer 27

B

Question 28

What is the main remedy sought in a tort case involving personal injury? A) Jail time for the defendant B) Money to compensate for the injuries C) Apology from the defendant D) An injunction

Answer 28

B

Question 29

Which of the following is a civil claim rather than a crime? A) Assault B) Theft C) Negligence D) Fraud

Answer 29

C

Question 30

The role of the government in a criminal case is to: A) File a complaint on behalf of the injured party B) Defend the accused C) Prosecute the defendant D) Award damages to the victim

Answer 30

C