Law 5-3 Quizizz

What can a tort victim usually collect as a remedy?

• An injunction

• Damages (a monetary award)

• A public apology

• Community service

What is an alternative remedy a tort victim may collect besides damages?

• A public apology

• An injunction

• Community service

• A fine

What is the purpose of compensatory damages?

• To punish the defendant

• To return to position prior to the tort

• To reward the plaintiff

• To cover legal fees

What do juries consider when deciding on compensatory damages?

• Future earnings

• Lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering

• Property value

• Emotional distress only

What is the purpose of punitive damages?

• To compensate the victim

• To punish the defendant and deter others

• To cover legal fees

• To reward the plaintiff

When are punitive damages typically awarded?

• In cases of negligence

• When there is malice or any intentional tort

• For accidental harm

• In all civil cases

Who decides the issues of law in a civil case?

• Jury

• Judge

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

What do juries decide upon in a civil case?

• Issues of law

• Facts

• Sentencing

• Legal precedents

Who typically files a complaint in a civil case?

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Judge

• Witness

Who usually files an answer to the complaint in a civil case?

• Plaintiff

• Witness

• Defendant

• Jury