Civil Law & Tort Law Overview
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What characterizes cyber stalking?

  • Coercing someone into revealing personal information.
  • Distributing inappropriate content to children.
  • Following and pursuing a victim online. (correct)
  • The act of spreading false information online.

    • What does cyber breach of privacy primarily violate?

  • The right to be left alone. (correct)
  • The right to digital communication.
  • The right to express opinions freely.
  • The right to gather information.

    • Which group is considered particularly vulnerable to cyber obscenity?

  • Children and women. (correct)
  • Business professionals using online platforms.
  • Elderly individuals in online communities.
  • Teenage social media users.

    • What is necessary for an act to be classified as cyber defamation?

    <p>All elements of defamation must be present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How quickly can cyber defamation be disseminated?

    <p>Within seconds to a global audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes a tort?

    <p>A civil wrong for which the remedy is a common law action for unliquidated damages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes tort law from criminal law?

    <p>Tort law relies on compensatory remedies rather than punitive actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'tortfeasor' refer to in tort law?

    <p>A person who commits a tort and is liable to compensate the injured party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of torts?

    <p>A remedy fixed by law as a statutory action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In contrast to torts, how are rights in rem defined?

    <p>Rights enforceable against the whole world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Civil Law vs. Criminal Law

    • Civil law deals with disputes between individuals, while criminal law deals with offenses against the state.
    • Civil law aims at compensating the injured party, while criminal law seeks to punish the offender.
    • Tort law is a branch of civil law that deals with civil wrongs.

    Law of Torts

    • A tort is a civil wrong that results in harm to another person, leading to legal liability.
    • The remedy for a tort is typically compensation in the form of monetary damages.

    Characteristics of Tort

    • It is a civil wrong.
    • It involves an infringement of a right that is fixed by law, rather than by agreement.
    • The remedy is sought through a common law action, pursued in a civil court.
    • The aim of the remedy is to compensate the injured party for the harm suffered.

    Tort vs. Crime/Breach of Contract

    • Tort law differs from criminal law because its focus is on compensation rather than punishment.
    • It also differs from contract law because it concerns wrongs independent of any agreement between parties.

    Cyber Torts

    • Cyber stalking involves the online harassment, intimidation, and pursuit of a victim.
    • Cyber breach of privacy refers to the unauthorized access or dissemination of private information.
    • Cyber obscenity encompasses the online dissemination of sexually explicit content that may be illegal or harmful.
    • Cyber defamation involves the online publication of false and defamatory statements that damage the reputation of another person.

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    This quiz covers the fundamental distinctions between civil law and criminal law, focusing on the law of torts. You will learn how torts are classified as civil wrongs and the legal remedies available. Gain insights into the characteristics of tort law and how it differs from crimes and breaches of contract.

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