Chapter 5 Review

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

True or False

Answers are typically filed in order to call defendants to court.

True or False

Most tort duties are defined by state law.

True or False

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

True or False

Contributory negligence is a defense to the tort of negligence.

True or False

Punitive damages are always available where on intentional tort has been committed.

True or False

A tort is

• an offense against an individual

• an offense against society

• none of these

• Both of these

Which of the following is not an element of most torts?

• causation

• conspiracy

• injury

• violation of duty

Which of the following compels a witness to appear in court & testify?

• the complaint

• the subpoena

• the tort

• the verdict

In a jury trial, who decides issues of fact?

• the defendant

• the judges of the appellate court

• the jury

• the trial judge