Legal Concepts Quiz

What is the burden of proof in a civil case?

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Preponderance of the evidence

• Clear and convincing evidence

• Probable cause

What are the three types of torts discussed in class?

• Negligent, intentional, and strict liability

• Criminal, civil, and administrative

• Personal, property, and financial

• Intentional, accidental, and statutory

What is a strict liability tort?

• A tort based on intentional wrongdoing

• A tort based on negligence

• A tort that does not require proof of fault

• A tort based on a breach of contract

What are the four basic elements of a tort?

• Duty, breach, causation, and damages

• Intent, action, harm, and legality

• Negligence, foreseeability, injury, and liability

• Complaint, answer, trial, and judgment

What is due care?

• The attention that a reasonable person would exercise

• The legal responsibility to act in a certain way

• The minimum standard of care in a professional field

• The care a person must take in sensitive situations

What is product liability?

• The responsibility of a manufacturer for any defective products

• The liability of a person causing direct harm

• The legal obligation to ensure the safety of a workplace

• The accountability of a service provider to their clients

What are three possible remedies for torts?

• Injunction, compensatory damages, and punitive damages

• Arrest, fine, and community service

• Apology, restitution, and community service

• Mediation, arbitration, and litigation

What is equitable relief?

• A financial compensation for a loss

• A court-ordered act or prohibition against an act

• A legal requirement to perform a specific action

• A settlement reached outside of court