Tort Law Key Concepts

Summary

Tort law involves civil wrongs causing harm or loss, with damages as monetary compensation. Strict liability applies without negligence or intent. Negligence is failing to exercise reasonable care. Apportionment of damages considers each partys fault in an incident. The measure of damages aims to restore the injured party to their pre-tort position financially.

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Choose the word which BEST completes the sentence. does not depend on actual negligence or intent to harm, but is based on the breach of an absolute duty to make something safe.
The best word to complete the sentence is "Strict liability."
Strict liability does not depend on actual negligence or intent to harm, but is based on the breach of an absolute duty to make something safe.
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A is a civil wrong that causes harm to another person or their property. This can include physical injury, emotional distress, damage to property, and infringement on certain rights.
It seems like you were looking for definitions and explanations related to tort law. Here's some general information:
- A tort is a civil wrong causing harm or loss.
- Damages are monetary compensation for injuries in a tort.
- Strict liability applies to certain activities where negligence or intent is irrelevant.
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Choose the word which BEST completes the sentence. is the failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation.
Negligence is the failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation.
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Bob is walking in the road with his back in the direction of oncoming vehicles. Alice, while driving, hits Bob. Bob is held to be part responsible for his damages. What is the principle that the court will apply in determining the amount Bob should be awarded? Question 6Answer a. sharing of money b. splitting of damages c. partition of damages d. apportionment of damages
The principle that the court will apply in determining the amount Bob should be awarded is:
d. apportionment of damages
This principle takes into account the degree of fault of each party involved in the accident.
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The measure of damages in tort is [[*]] Question 5Answer a. putting the injured person in the same position they would have been in, had the agreement not been performed, so far as money can do. b. putting the injured person in the same position they would have been in, had the agreement been in place, so far as money can do. c. putting the injured person in the same position they would have been in, had the tort not occurred, so far as money can do. d. putting the injured person in the position they would have been in, had the tort properly occurred, so far as money can do.
The correct answer to the question "The measure of damages in tort is:" is:
c. putting the injured person in the same position they would have been in, had the tort not occurred, so far as money can do.
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