Tort & Contract Law: Key Concepts

Which of the following best describes the 'reasonable person' standard in negligence cases?

A software company contracts to deliver a customized program to a client by a specific date, but fails to deliver on time. What legal principle applies?

Which of the following elements is NOT typically required for the formation of a valid contract?

In a defamation case, what is the key distinction between libel and slander?

A pedestrian crosses the street against a red light and is hit by a speeding car. How might the principle of contributory negligence apply?

What is the primary objective of damages assessment in both tort and contract law?

An antique dealer unknowingly sells a forged painting as an original. The contract states, 'Sold as is.' What is the likely outcome regarding the contract's validity?

In contract negotiations, a party responds to an offer by changing some of the original terms. What is this called?

A homeowner hires a contractor to remodel their bathroom. The contractor does a poor job, causing water damage to the house. Under what legal concept is the contractor most likely liable?

A famous actor makes false statements about a rival, impacting the rival's endorsement deals. What cause of action might the rival pursue?

What distinguishes a void contract from a voidable contract?

A store owner fails to clear ice from the sidewalk in front of their store, and a customer slips and gets injured. What legal claim might the customer bring against the store owner?

A company promises a bonus to its employees based on performance metrics, but later refuses to pay despite the metrics being met. Could the employees have a valid claim?

A blogger publishes false and damaging information about a local business, leading to a significant loss of customers. What cause of action is most appropriate?

In contract law, what must an acceptance do to be valid?

What type of damages aims to put the injured party in the position they would have been in if the contract had been fully performed?

A customer spills a drink in a grocery store and fails to clean it up or warn anyone. Another customer slips on the spill and is injured. How does the first customer's action relate to negligence?

A company makes a contract with a supplier who is later discovered to be engaging in illegal activities. How does this affect the contract's enforceability?

An advertisement states 'Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.' A customer is dissatisfied but is refused a refund. Does this refusal potentially constitute a breach of contract?

In a situation where a plaintiff is found to be 40% responsible for their injuries, and the total damages are assessed at $100,000, how would the damages be awarded under a comparative negligence system?