Tort Law Quiz

What is a tort defined as in civil law?

• A) A breach of contract

• B) A wrongful act that gives rise to a claim in damages

• C) A criminal offense

• D) A voluntary agreement between parties

Which of the following is NOT an example of a wrongful act in tort?

• A) Trespass to land

• B) Defamation

• C) Breach of contract

• D) Nuisance

In tort law, what is the purpose of awarding damages?

• A) To punish the wrongdoer

• B) To compensate the victim

• C) To enforce a contract

• D) To establish a legal duty

What must a plaintiff prove for a successful claim in tort?

• A) A breach of contract

• B) A criminal offense was committed

• C) A breach of a right based on the law of tort

• D) An agreement between parties

What is negligence defined as in tort law?

• A) Intentional harm to another party

• B) Unintentional breach of a legal duty to take care

• C) A voluntary agreement to cause harm

• D) A criminal act

What must be determined by the court regarding the defendant in a duty of care case?

• The defendant owed a legal duty of care to the plaintiff.

• The defendant intended to harm the plaintiff.

• The defendant was unaware of the plaintiff's presence.

• The defendant had a contract with the plaintiff.

According to Lord Atkins, who is considered a "neighbour" in legal terms?

• Persons closely and directly affected by one's actions

• Only family members

• Anyone living nearby

• Business partners

What principle did the case of Donoghue v Stevenson establish?

• The 'Neighbour' principle

• The 'Contractual' principle

• The 'Harm' principle

• The 'Intent' principle

What is the three-stage test developed in Caparo Industries Plc v Dickman (1990) used to determine?

• The amount of compensation owed

• Whether a duty of care is owed by the defendant to the plaintiff

• The severity of the harm caused

• The intent of the defendant

Which of the following is NOT one of the three stages in the Caparo test?

• Reasonable foreseeability of harm

• Sufficient proximity between parties

• Fair, just, and reasonable to impose a duty

• The financial status of the defendant