Flashcards on Tort Law

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What is tort law?

Tort law deals with civil wrongs that result in harm or injury to a person.

What are the two main types of torts?

Intentional torts and negligence torts.

Give an example of an intentional tort.

Assault, battery, defamation, false imprisonment, etc.

What is the definition of negligence in tort law?

Negligence is the failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to others.

What are the elements of negligence?

Duty, breach, causation, and damages.

What is the purpose of tort law?

The purpose of tort law is to compensate individuals who have suffered harm or injury due to the actions of others.

What is the difference between tort law and criminal law?

Tort law deals with civil wrongs, while criminal law deals with offenses against the state.

What is strict liability in tort law?

Strict liability holds defendants responsible for harm caused by their actions, regardless of fault or intent.

What is the statute of limitations for filing a tort lawsuit?

The statute of limitations varies depending on the jurisdiction and the type of tort.

What are some common defenses in tort cases?

Contributory negligence, comparative negligence, assumption of risk, etc.

What is vicarious liability in tort law?

Vicarious liability holds one person responsible for the actions of another person.

What is the role of damages in tort law?

Damages are monetary compensation awarded to the injured party in a tort lawsuit.

What is the principle of res ipsa loquitur?

Res ipsa loquitur means 'the thing speaks for itself' and allows for an inference of negligence based on the circumstances of an accident.

What is the difference between tort law and contract law?

Tort law deals with civil wrongs and personal injury, while contract law deals with agreements and breach of contract.

What is the economic loss rule in tort law?

The economic loss rule prevents recovery in tort for purely economic losses, without physical harm or injury.

What is tort law?

Tort law deals with civil wrongs that result in harm or injury to a person.

What are the two main types of torts?

Intentional torts and negligence torts.

Give an example of an intentional tort.

Assault, battery, defamation, false imprisonment, etc.

What is the definition of negligence in tort law?

Negligence is the failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to others.

What are the elements of negligence?

Duty, breach, causation, and damages.

What is the purpose of tort law?

The purpose of tort law is to compensate individuals who have suffered harm or injury due to the actions of others.

What is the difference between tort law and criminal law?

Tort law deals with civil wrongs, while criminal law deals with offenses against the state.

What is strict liability in tort law?

Strict liability holds defendants responsible for harm caused by their actions, regardless of fault or intent.

What is the statute of limitations for filing a tort lawsuit?

The statute of limitations varies depending on the jurisdiction and the type of tort.

What are some common defenses in tort cases?

Contributory negligence, comparative negligence, assumption of risk, etc.

What is vicarious liability in tort law?

Vicarious liability holds one person responsible for the actions of another person.

What is the role of damages in tort law?

Damages are monetary compensation awarded to the injured party in a tort lawsuit.

What is the principle of res ipsa loquitur?

Res ipsa loquitur means 'the thing speaks for itself' and allows for an inference of negligence based on the circumstances of an accident.

What is the difference between tort law and contract law?

Tort law deals with civil wrongs and personal injury, while contract law deals with agreements and breach of contract.

What is the economic loss rule in tort law?

The economic loss rule prevents recovery in tort for purely economic losses, without physical harm or injury.

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