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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?

Liability imposed due to actions of another individual Signup and view all the answers

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

Vicarious liability Signup and view all the answers

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

Resultant harm or damage from breach of legal duty Signup and view all the answers

What is a tort?

A civil wrong that gives rise to civil proceedings for damages Signup and view all the answers

How are the remedies different in criminal and civil proceedings?

Civil actions focus on providing relief to the injured party, while criminal prosecutions lead to punishment by the State Signup and view all the answers

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

The presence of actual damage in crimes but not in torts Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide redress or relief for the injured party Signup and view all the answers

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

In torts where there's an infringement of a legal right without proof of injury Signup and view all the answers

What does vicarious liability refer to?

The liability of an employer for the acts of an employee done in the course of employment Signup and view all the answers