Tort Law Basics Quiz

A civil wrong that results in harm to another person or their property.

A wrongful act that causes harm to another person's physical or mental well-being, property, reputation, or other legally protected interests.

The actual harm or damage caused by a wrongful act.

The responsibility for causing the harm or damage.

A tort that involves doing something that a reasonable person would not do in a similar situation.

A mental state of the defendant, indicating they had the intent or knowledge to commit a crime.

A person is responsible for the actions of someone else.

A legal concept focusing on wrongful acts causing harm to others, including things like negligence or trespassing.

Harm without legal injury, meaning there's damage but no legal wrongdoing.

The type of liability where the person causing harm is automatically responsible, regardless of intent.

Injury without damage, meaning there's legal wrong but no actual damage.

This is the solution or compensation for harm caused by a tort.

A type of liability where the defendant is held responsible for harm, regardless of their intent.

A type of liability where someone is responsible for the actions of another person, even if they didn't directly cause the harm.

This is the concept where a person's reputation is attacked.