Law of Tort Quiz

What is the civil duty called that everyone has to be careful and not harm another person?

• Duty of care

• Negligence

• Tort

• Damages

If someone hurts or harms another person because of a breach, we call this harmful action

• Negligence

• Tort

• Damages

• Compensation

This term means that someone was not careful enough and hurt another person as a result

• Negligence

• Tort

• Damages

• Compensation

Which of the following actions is considered a tort in England and the USA?

• Leaving the floor of a shop in a dangerous condition

• Playing loud music late every night

• Saying something bad about someone that isn't true

• All of the above

What is the most common tort that occurs when someone is not careful enough and their carelessness hurts another person?

• Negligence

• Tort

• Damages

• Compensation

What is the term used for the money that an injured person can get from the careless person who hurt them?

• Duty of care

• Negligence

• Compensation

• Damages

What is it called when the lawyers can't agree on the amount of damages and the injured person decides to take legal action against the person who hurt them?

• Suing someone

• Starting proceedings

• No win-no fee arrangement

• Accusation

What are the reasons for going to court called?

• Grounds

• Allegations

• Accusations

• Proceedings

What is the term used for an agreement between a lawyer and a client where the client doesn't have to pay if they don't win the case?

• Duty of care

• Negligence

• No win-no fee arrangement

• Compensation

In which countries is the 'no win-no fee' arrangement allowed?

• UK and USA

• England and USA

• UK and Australia

• USA and Australia