Business Torts Quiz

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What is the burden of proof in a criminal proceeding?

The plaintiff must prove his/her case on the balance of probabilities

The accused must prove innocence beyond a reasonable doubt

The plaintiff must prove the accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

The Crown must prove the accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt (correct)

What is the main difference in proving a case civilly versus criminally?

The burden of proof is the same but the process differs

There is no difference in the burden of proof

The burden of proof is higher in a criminal case (correct)

The burden of proof is higher in a civil case

What is the purpose of tort law?

Holding an individual or business accountable for harm caused to another (correct)

Protecting the state from public wrongs

Punishing individuals for civil wrongs

Seeking retribution for criminal acts

What is the historical relationship between crimes and torts?

Initially, crimes were considered torts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failure to comply with injunctions?

Contempt of court (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of defamation?

Slander and libel (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the key elements for establishing negligence?

Duty of care, breach of standard, and causation of damage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does duty of care imply?

A certain standard of behavior owed to others who may foreseeably be harmed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Reasonable Person standard used for?

To assess behavior (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Remoteness of damage refer to?

The reasonable connection between defendant's actions and plaintiff's harm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Contributory Negligence related to?

Plaintiff's own contribution to the damage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Voluntary Assumption of Risk refer to?

Plaintiff's consent to assume recognizable risks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advice for businesses regarding risk?

Understand and minimize the risk of various activities and manage them effectively (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to manage risk effectively and avoid potential lawsuits?

Seek legal advice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do privacy torts like intrusion upon seclusion and invasion of privacy require?

Careful management and understanding (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a tortfeasor?

The person committing a tort (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort?

Assault (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is vicarious liability in the context of business?

Employer's responsibility for employee's actions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the remedy in a lawsuit?

The compensation when a person is successful in a lawsuit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key requirement for deliberate wrongdoing?

Intent (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an unintentional tort?

Negligence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does false imprisonment involve?

Intentionally confining someone within a specified area (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does battery involve?

Intentional and unconsented physical contact causing harm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does assault involve?

Intention or threat of unwanted physical contact causing harm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is business exposure in the context of torts?

The vulnerability of a business to lawsuits (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are torts involving business property?

Trespass to land, trespass to chattels, and nuisance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor in unintentional torts?

Careless actions causing harm (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Business Torts

Tort involves guidelines of repercussions for a wrongdoing, and doesn't involve a contract between parties
Tortfeasor is the person committing a tort
Intentional Tort involves deliberate harm, such as assault, false imprisonment, slander, and libel
Unintentional Tort occurs due to careless actions causing harm
Business exposure involves actions that make a business vulnerable and how to minimize or eliminate that exposure
Vicarious Liability holds employers responsible for injuries caused by employees during employment
Remedy is the compensation, financial or other, when a person is successful in a lawsuit
Deliberate wrongdoing requires intent, resulting injury, and measurable damage
Assault involves the intention or threat of unwanted physical contact causing harm
Battery involves physical intentional and unconsented contact causing harm
False Imprisonment is intentionally confining an unwilling person within a specified area
Torts involving business property include trespass to land, trespass to chattels, and nuisance

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Test your knowledge of business torts with this quiz! From intentional and unintentional torts to vicarious liability and remedies, this quiz covers key concepts in understanding business torts and how they can impact a business.