Legal Terms Vocabulary

What is a tort?

• A legal obligation to perform a contract

• A wrongful act leading to civil legal liability

• A type of business entity

• A government regulation on businesses

Fill in the blank: The harm caused to the plaintiff (also what the defendant has to pay) is called ________.

• Damages

• Liabilities

• Assets

• Profits

Fill in the blank: ________ refers to who is responsible.

• Liability

• Asset

• Equity

• Revenue

Ava and Mason had a disagreement over a business deal. They decided to resolve it by reaching an agreement that ends the dispute. This agreement is called a ________.

• Settlement

• Contract

• Judgment

• Appeal

Fill in the blank: The majority of the evidence points to the defendant being at fault/responsible (liable). This is called ________.

• Preponderance of evidence

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Clear and convincing evidence

• Probable cause

Fill in the blank: The person most likely to be able to pay out is said to have ________.

• Deep Pockets

• Loose Change

• Short Arms

• Empty Wallet

Fill in the blank: When many people sue as one case rather than having multiple cases, it is called a ________.

• Class Action

• Mistrial

• Deposition

• Subpoena

Which type of tort is defined as 'person causes damage or injury on purpose'?

• Intentional

• Negligence

• Strict liability

• Nuisance

Ethan was walking down the street when he slipped on a wet floor outside a store that failed to put up a warning sign. Which type of tort is defined as 'failure to use reasonable care'?

• Negligence

• Defamation

• Trespass

• Nuisance

Which type of tort is defined as 'engaged in an activity so dangerous there is a risk of harm even with the utmost care (liability without fault)'?

• Strict Liability

• Negligence

• Intentional Tort

• Defamation