10 FLG Torts Lesson 1

Complete the following: Tort law is based on the principle that

• citizens should be able to punish others for their behaviour

• citizens should take responsibility for the consequences of his/her actions

• citizens should get money from anyone who causes him/her harm

• naughty people should be punished.

identify two types of compensation (use 2 words only)

(a)  

A legally binding agreement is an example of a tort

• true

• false

What is the name of the private claim brought by the plaintiff in tort law?

(a)  

The standard of proof in civil claims is ...

(a)  

The magistrates court hears matters where the claim for compensation is:

• Up to $50,000

• Between $151,000 and $750.000

• Up to $150,000

• More than $750,000

Identify the tort when a duty of care is owed by one individual to another

(a)  

Which court would you file a civil action if your claim was for $250,000? (a)   Court

An interference with the goods of another is called: ______

• trespass

• negligence

• defamation

• nuisance