Chapter 5 X

Which of the following best defines a tort?

• A crime committed against the state

• A wrongful act that leads to civil liability

• A breach of contract

• A legal agreement between two parties

What type of damages is awarded to punish a defendant and deter future misconduct?

• Compensatory damages

• Nominal damages

• Punitive damages

• Economic damages

Which of the following is an example of libel?

• A person tells a false rumor about their coworker at lunch

• A blogger writes a false article claiming a celebrity committed a crime

• A lawyer wrongly accuses someone in court

• A teacher yells a false accusation in front of students

What must be proven for a negligence claim?

• Breach of contract

• Malicious intent

• Duty of care, breach, causation, proximate cause, damages

• A criminal act

What is strict liability?

• A legal principle holding someone accountable regardless of fault

• A requirement to prove negligence

• A contract dispute

• A form of defamation

Which of the following is an example of strict liability?

• A driver runs a red light and hits a pedestrian

• A company is held liable for a defective product that harms consumers

• A person breaks a contract with their business partner

• A journalist publishes a false news article

Which of the following is NOT an element of strict product liability?

• The plaintiff was injured

• The product was defective

• The manufacturer intended to cause harm

• The defendant was in the chain of distribution

What is an example of a non-economic damage?

• Lost wages

• Medical bills

• Pain and suffering

• Property damage

Which of the following statements about defamation is TRUE?

• Slander is written defamation

• Libel is spoken defamation

• A false statement must be communicated to a third party to be considered defamation

• Defamation must always result in financial loss

Which is an example of an abnormally dangerous activity under strict liability?

• Operating a bakery

• Driving a car

• Storing explosives

• Selling groceries