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What characterizes cyber stalking?
What characterizes cyber stalking?
What does cyber breach of privacy primarily violate?
What does cyber breach of privacy primarily violate?
Which group is considered particularly vulnerable to cyber obscenity?
Which group is considered particularly vulnerable to cyber obscenity?
What is necessary for an act to be classified as cyber defamation?
What is necessary for an act to be classified as cyber defamation?
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How quickly can cyber defamation be disseminated?
How quickly can cyber defamation be disseminated?
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Which of the following statements best describes a tort?
Which of the following statements best describes a tort?
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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes tort law from criminal law?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes tort law from criminal law?
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What does the term 'tortfeasor' refer to in tort law?
What does the term 'tortfeasor' refer to in tort law?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of torts?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of torts?
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In contrast to torts, how are rights in rem defined?
In contrast to torts, how are rights in rem defined?
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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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Description
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.
