Tort Law Quiz

When the accused should have known the risk of their actions but failed to perceive it.

• Slander

• Defamation

• Negligence

• Tort

Preston was involved in a car accident and suffered physical, emotional, and financial harm. What term best describes the harm or damage Preston suffered?

• Tort

• Negligence

• Damages

• Injury

The intentional act of preventing someone from using their legally possessed personal property.

• Trespass to Land

• Trespass to Conversion

• Trespass to Chattels

• Defamation

The intentional act of altering someone's personal property without permission to the degree that it may require total replacement.

• Trespass to Conversion

• Trespass to Land

• Restitution

• Trespass to Chattels

The failure of an individual or organization to meet the standard of care given the circumstances.

• Negligence

• Property Torts

• Breach of Duty

• Damages

A civil wrong or breach of duty to another person or entity that causes harm or loss.

• Damages

• Defamation

• Tort

• Negligence

Preston and Sammy were involved in a contract dispute. The court found that Preston's rights were violated, but he did not suffer any actual loss. What type of damages might the court award in this situation?

• Nominal Damages

• Restitution

• Punitive Damages

• Compensatory Damages

To initiate legal proceedings against another person or entity seeking damages in a civil court of law.

• Sue

• Tort

• Injury

• Lawsuit

Royal filed a civil case against Madison due to an alleged tort or breach of contract.

• Damages

• Libel

• Injunction

• Lawsuit

After a soccer match, Laylon accidentally broke a window at Shania's house while playing with a ball. Shania decided to seek financial compensation for the damage caused by Laylon's action. What is this financial compensation called?

• Negligence

• Damages

• Breach Of Duty

• Tort