Torts

Question 1

Tort meaning

Answer 1

Civil wrong committed by a person to another.

Question 2

Torts in depth

Answer 2

Victim focused, damages, battery,

Question 3

Vicarious liability

Answer 3

Someone else is responsible for the tortfeasers conduct

Question 4

Assault

Answer 4

Threat of immediate or physical contact

Question 5

Trespass

Answer 5

Intentional entry to another’s private real property

Question 6

Trespass to Chattels

Answer 6

Any direct intentional interference causing damage to goods of another

Question 7

Detinue

Answer 7

Fail to return the goods of another upon demand

Question 8

Conversion

Answer 8

Wrongful interference relating to goods

Question 9

False Imprisonment

Answer 9

Complete restraint without authority

Question 10

Malicious Prosecution

Answer 10

Improper prosecution, no reasonable prospect of success

Question 11

Nuisance

Answer 11

Injury to land that interferes with use/enjoyment

Question 12

Defamation

Answer 12

False statement on an Identifiable person that has been published.

Question 13

Inducing Breach

Answer 13

Intentional interference with contractual relationships while having knowledge.

Question 14

Fraud

Answer 14

False representation with knowledge

Question 16

Duty

Answer 16

Having others safety in mind

Question 17

But for test

Answer 17

Damages might not have occurred but for….

Question 18

Fiduciaries

Answer 18

Owe the duty to act in the best interest of the other person over your own