Law of Torts and Civil Wrongs Quiz
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In tort law, which category of torts involves interference with judicial process?

  • Torts affecting economic interests
  • Torts affecting personal safety
  • Torts involving interference with judicial process (correct)
  • Torts affecting property

Which of the following is a common rule in tort liability cases?

  • Defendant is always liable for harm caused
  • Strict liability applies to all torts
  • Liability depends on the duty imposed on the plaintiff
  • Defendant will not be liable unless actual harm is caused (correct)

Who among the following individuals cannot be sued in their private capacity while in office?

  • A married woman
  • A person of unsound mind
  • An infant below 21 years of age
  • The Head of State or the King or Queen (correct)

What is the basis of vicarious liability in tort law?

<p>Liability imposed due to actions of another individual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of liability under tort law falls upon an individual without their fault?

<p>Vicarious liability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common element of tort according to the text?

<p>Resultant harm or damage from breach of legal duty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a tort?

<p>A civil wrong that gives rise to civil proceedings for damages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the remedies different in criminal and civil proceedings?

<p>Civil actions focus on providing relief to the injured party, while criminal prosecutions lead to punishment by the State (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a crime and a tort?

<p>The presence of actual damage in crimes but not in torts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a civil action for tort liability?

<p>To provide redress or relief for the injured party (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situations does a plaintiff not need to prove actual damage in most tort actions?

<p>In torts where there's an infringement of a legal right without proof of injury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does vicarious liability refer to?

<p>The liability of an employer for the acts of an employee done in the course of employment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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