Law of Torts Overview Quiz

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What is the main object of the Law of Torts?

  • To govern international relations
  • To define individual rights and duties (correct)
  • To enforce traffic laws
  • To regulate criminal behavior in society

What does the Latin term 'tortum' mean?

  • 'To regulate'
  • 'To twist' (correct)
  • 'To injure'
  • 'To defend'

How is the Law of Torts primarily based?

  • On the principle that 'everyone has a right to injure another'
  • On the principle that 'no one has a right to injure another intentionally or even innocently' (correct)
  • On the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'
  • On the principle of 'an eye for an eye'

What type of remedy does the Law of Torts provide for violation against individual rights?

<p>Pecuniary remedy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of the word 'Tort' derived from Latin?

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