AQA A Level Law - Tort Law

What is the definition of tort law?

• Tort law is a branch of civil law that deals with civil wrongs, other than breaches of contract, that cause harm or loss resulting in legal liability.

• Tort law only applies to breaches of contract

• Tort law is a type of criminal law

• Tort law deals with property rights only

What are the main categories of tort law?

• intentional torts, negligence, strict liability

• accidental torts

• willful torts

• absolute liability

Explain the concept of negligence in tort law.

• Negligence in tort law only applies to professionals such as doctors and lawyers.

• Negligence is the same as strict liability in tort law.

• Negligence is the intentional act of causing harm to another party in tort law.

• Negligence in tort law is the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances, resulting in harm or injury to another party.

Provide an example of a case related to tort law.

• Divorce settlement agreement

• Personal injury claim from a car accident

• Slip and fall at a grocery store

• Breach of contract in a business deal

What is the difference between tort law and criminal law?

• Tort law and criminal law are both focused on punishing individuals for crimes against society.

• Tort law is concerned with civil wrongs and remedies for individuals, while criminal law is focused on punishing individuals for crimes against society.

• Tort law is only applicable to corporations, while criminal law is only applicable to individuals.

• Tort law deals with crimes against society, while criminal law deals with civil wrongs.

Discuss the elements of a tort case.

• Innocence, guilt, punishment, exoneration

• Liability, defense, settlement, compensation

• Negligence, intent, strict liability, defamation

• Duty, breach, causation, damages

How does tort law protect individuals from harm?

• Tort law provides legal remedies for civil wrongs committed by others.

• Tort law provides free legal services to individuals

• Tort law encourages individuals to harm others

• Tort law promotes unethical behavior

Explain the concept of duty of care in tort law.

• Legal obligation to maximize profits

• Duty to disclose all personal information

• Moral obligation to help others in need

• Legal obligation to avoid causing harm to others by acting reasonably and prudently.

What are the remedies available in tort law?

• Nominal damages, statutory damages, declaratory relief

• Liquidated damages, specific performance, reformation

• Exemplary damages, rescission, quantum meruit

• Compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctions, and restitution.

Discuss the role of precedent in tort law.

• Precedent in tort law leads to biased judgments based on past cases.

• Precedent in tort law is irrelevant and not considered in legal proceedings.

• Precedent in tort law provides guidance based on past court decisions, ensuring consistency and predictability in the legal system.

• Precedent in tort law is only applicable in criminal law, not civil cases.