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WorksheetsBusiness Law Chapter 4 Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following best explains the torts of invasion of privacy, defamation, trespass, and nuisance?
They are civil wrongs that protect individuals from harm to their reputation, property, privacy, and enjoyment of property.
They are criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment only.
They are only related to contract breaches between businesses.
They are government regulations about public safety.
The 4 elements of negligence are duty, breach, causation, and damages. How many of these elements must be proven to win a lawsuit for negligence?
All four elements must be proven
Only one element must be proven
Any two elements must be proven
Only three elements must be proven
Strict liability is:
a legal doctrine where a party is held responsible for damages without proof of fault or negligence.
a rule that requires proof of intent to harm.
a principle that only applies to criminal cases.
a concept that only applies to contract law.
Defenses to negligence include which of the following?
Contributory negligence, comparative negligence, and assumption of risk
Strict liability, absolute liability, and vicarious liability
Intentional torts, strict liability, and punitive damages
Res ipsa loquitur, proximate cause, and duty of care
The defense to negligence that may be used against a fan attending a sporting event is:
Assumption of risk
Strict liability
Res ipsa loquitur
Contributory negligence
A tort is:
a civil wrong that causes harm or loss to another person
a type of criminal offense
a contract between two parties
a government regulation
The difference between slander and libel is:
Slander is spoken defamation, while libel is written defamation.
Slander is written defamation, while libel is spoken defamation.
Both slander and libel are only about opinions, not facts.
Slander and libel mean the same thing.
If the defendant is found liable of causing injury in a tort case, the court will award which of the following to the plaintiff?
Damages
Punishment
Imprisonment
Community service
The court will award damages to the plaintiff even if the plaintiff did not suffer actual harm.
False
True
Sometimes
Only in criminal cases
Intentional torts and unintentional torts are types of legal wrongs. What distinguishes intentional torts from unintentional torts?
Intentional torts are committed on purpose, while unintentional torts are caused by negligence or accident.
Intentional torts are always criminal acts, while unintentional torts are not.
Intentional torts involve contracts, while unintentional torts do not.
Intentional torts are only related to property, while unintentional torts are related to people.
