Torts Test

Civil wrongs are called torts.

• True

• False

What two basic issues should be addressed by tort law?

• Who is guilty of a crime and what the punishment should be

• Who is liable and how the court costs should be split

• Who is liable and how much should the responsible party pay

• Who is guilty of a crime and how much should they pay

Negligence torts are intentional torts.

• True

• False

Strict liability torts apply when the person causes harm while performing some extremely dangerous activity, regardless of how careful the person was.

• True

• False

The standard of proof in a tort suit is

• beyond a reasonable doubt.

• clear and convincing evidence.

• preponderance of the evidence.

• none of the above

What does a Plaintiff ask for in a tort suit?

• prison sentence

• community service

• execution

• damages

Intentional torts require that the person intended to cause harm.

• True

• False

Intentional torts are the most common type of tort.

• True

• False

Compensatory damages include money to make up for the harm caused. They include out-of-pocket expenses, pain and suffering, and future money such as lost earnings or money representing reduced physical abilities.

• True

• False

Selena forcefully shoots a water hose in Sandy’s face and breaks his glasses. Selena has committed the tort of battery.

• True

• False