CAPE Law Unit 2 Quiz and Flashcards: Tort Law Notes

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What does the word 'tort' mean in old Anglo-Norman?

Right

Wrong (correct)

Justice

Law

What is a tort, according to the provided text?

A natural disaster

A crime committed by a public official

A breach of contract

A wrongful act or a civil wrong (correct)

What is the main objective of tort law?

To deter people from committing crimes

To punish the wrongdoer

To compensate victims for injuries and losses (correct)

To protect the environment

What are protected interests in the context of tort law?

Personal boundaries that the law helps to maintain Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a tort, according to the provided text?

Defamation Signup and view all the answers

How many objectives of tort law are mentioned in the provided text?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What can you sue the bakery for if another person persuades them to break a contract with you?

Breach of a contract Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of protecting one's interest in liberty?

To prevent wrongful and malicious legal actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of tort law in terms of encouraging people's actions?

To make people aware of their actions and their effects on others Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of distinguishing between different areas of law?

To know which type of tool to use for a specific job Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind the desire for justice in civil matters?

To uphold the principle of the thing Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between civil and criminal matters?

Civil matters are rarely heard by a jury Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of tort law?

Fixing things when something goes wrong Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to distinguish between the law of tort and other areas of law?

To understand the specific principles and rules of each area Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Constitution in the legal system?

To set out the fundamental rules for government and citizens' rights Signup and view all the answers

What type of law would Elon's scenario fall under?

Contract law Signup and view all the answers

What type of law would Cardi's scenario fall under?

Tort law Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of criminal law?

Punishing rule breakers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the tort of negligence and trespass?

To protect breaches of general duties owed to a person Signup and view all the answers

What is the interest in Enjoyment of Property concerned with?

Protecting what is rightfully yours Signup and view all the answers

What is the tort of defamation and appropriation of personality concerned with?

Making sure nobody spreads untrue or mean things about you Signup and view all the answers

What is the Interest in Economic Environment concerned with?

Addressing actions that interfere with contractual relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the Interest in Physical Integrity?

Someone being careless and accidentally hurting you Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the tort of nuisance, conversion, trespass to goods and trespass to land?

To protect a person's use of enjoyment of land Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Tort Law

Tort law deals with civil wrongs that result in injury to someone, including intentional and negligent acts.

Definition of Tort

A tort is a wrongful act or civil wrong that may be caused intentionally or accidentally, resulting in injury to someone.

Examples of Torts

Negligence
Assault
Battery
Wrongful death
Fraud
Conversion
Trespass to property
Defamation

Objectives of Tort Law

Compensation: to compensate victims for injuries and losses
Protection of Interests: to protect personal boundaries and interests
Deterrence: to encourage responsible behavior
Retribution: to provide justice and satisfaction to victims

Protected Interests

Interest in Physical Integrity (Staying Safe and Unharmed)
Interest in Enjoyment of Property (Enjoying What Belongs to You)
Interest in Image / Reputation (Having a Good Reputation)
Interest in Economic Environment (Doing Well and Growing)

Distinction between Tort Law and Other Legal Areas

Tort law deals with fixing things when something goes wrong
Contract law deals with keeping promises
Constitutional law sets out the fundamental rules for how the government works and the rights of citizens
Criminal law deals with punishing rule breakers

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Test your understanding of the basics of tort law, including its definition and significance. This quiz is based on chapters from Catherine Elliott and Frances Quinn's Tort Law and Gilbert Kodilinye's Commonwealth Caribbean Tort Law. Review the nature of tort and its applications in modern law.