Chapter 5 Review

Front

Money damages received as a result of a tort is intended to compensate for the injury. True or False

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false

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Answers are typically filed in order to call defendants to court. True or False

Back

false

Front

Most tort duties are defined by state law. True or False

Back

True

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A casual connection between the duty & the breach of duty is called causation. True or False

Back

false

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Contributory negligence is a defense to the tort of negligence. True or False

Back

True

Front

Punitive damages are always available where an intentional tort has been committed. True or False

Back

True

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A tort is

Back

an offense against an individual

Front

Which of the following is not an element of most torts? causation, conspiracy, injury, violation of duty

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conspiracy

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Which of the following compels a witness to appear in court & testify? Options: the complaint, the subpoena, the tort, the verdict

Back

the subpoena

Front

In a jury trial, who decides issues of fact?

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the jury