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WorksheetsTort Law Q1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is a Tort? It is:
an injury or a civil wrong
protects particular interests
provides compensation
all of the above
none of the above
The negligence element of causation includes the "but for" test:
true
false
Trespass includes interference with or to the Person. Is it:
true
false
Public nuisance places specific hour restrictions when power tools may be used in residential areas.
true
false
Tort of negligence in Victoria is regulated by the:
Wrongs Act 1968 (Vic)
Wrongs Act 1988 (Vic)
Wrongs Act 1978 (Vic)
Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic)
The code for Analyse and Apply the law of Torts is:
VU 21635
VU21634
VU26134
VU21643
To make a claim for negligence in Victoria, the elements need be proved:
reasonable person criteria
on a balance of probabilities
beyond reasonable doubt
standard of care
Whether a person owes a duty of care depends on the existence of a particular kind of relationship between the parties. is an "occupier of land and visitor to the land" one of these relationships?
yes
no
phone a friend
50/50
The standard of care used in negligence is defined as: what a reasonably competent and prudent person, in the same position and having the same knowledge, would do in that person’s position.
true
false
A person would be negligent in tort even if the harm was unforeseeable.
true
false
A person would be negligent in tort even if the risk was far-fetched
true
false
Harm includes economic risk.
true
false
Contributory negligence is when :
plaintiff through his/her negligence contributed all the harm suffered
plaintiff and defendant, through their own negligence, contributed to the harm they suffered
defendant through his/her negligence, contributed all the harm suffered
none of the above
Time limits for making a claim of negligence in Victoria is regulated by the:
Limitation of Actions Act 1958 (Vic)
The Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic)
Limitations of Actions Act 1968 (Vic)
Limitations of Tort Act 1978 (Vic)
