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Which area of law aims to compensate individuals who suffer harm as a result of the actions of others?
Which area of law aims to compensate individuals who suffer harm as a result of the actions of others?
- Criminal law
- Tort law (correct)
- Civil law
- Contract law
What is the main difference between tort law and criminal law?
What is the main difference between tort law and criminal law?
- Tort law is based on customary Eng, while criminal law is based on Roman law
- Tort law aims to punish individuals, while criminal law aims to compensate individuals
- Tort law provides civil remedies after breach of a duty, while criminal law does not
- Tort law deals with civil wrongs, while criminal law deals with criminal wrongs (correct)
Which type of law provides civil remedies after breach of a duty that arises from a contract?
Which type of law provides civil remedies after breach of a duty that arises from a contract?
- Civil law
- Criminal law
- Contract law (correct)
- Tort law
In countries with separate civil and criminal legal systems, which type of act can result in both a civil lawsuit and a criminal prosecution?
In countries with separate civil and criminal legal systems, which type of act can result in both a civil lawsuit and a criminal prosecution?
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What is the source of tort law in common law jurisdictions?
What is the source of tort law in common law jurisdictions?
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Study Notes
Tort Law
- Tort law aims to compensate individuals who suffer harm as a result of the actions of others.
Comparison with Criminal Law
- The main difference between tort law and criminal law is their purpose and outcome: tort law focuses on compensating victims, while criminal law focuses on punishing wrongdoers.
Contract Law
- Contract law provides civil remedies after a breach of a duty that arises from a contract.
Dual Legal Systems
- In countries with separate civil and criminal legal systems, a single act can result in both a civil lawsuit and a criminal prosecution.
Source of Tort Law
- In common law jurisdictions, the source of tort law is case law and judicial decisions.
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