Tort Law Quiz: Test Your Legal Knowledge

What is the basis for the wrong in tort law?

What is the definition of assault in intentional torts?

What does causation refer to in tort law?

What is the definition of negligence torts?

Who is a tortfeasor?

What is the simplest form of business organization?

Which type of partner in a limited partnership forgoes control of the organization's operation in return for limited liability?

What type of partner in a limited partnership enjoys control of the partnership's operation and is personally liable for the debts of the limited partnership?

What is a corporation as a business organization?

What gives a corporation a high level of flexibility as a business organization?

Tort Law

Wrong in tort law is based on the violation of a person's rights, resulting in harm or injury to another person
Assault in intentional torts is defined as an act intended to cause harm or apprehension of harm to another person

Causation and Negligence

Causation in tort law refers to the relationship between the defendant's action and the harm or injury suffered by the plaintiff
Negligence torts are defined as the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in a similar situation, resulting in harm or injury to another person

Tortfeasor and Liability

A tortfeasor is a person who commits a tort, or a wrongful act, that results in harm or injury to another person

Business Organizations

The simplest form of business organization is a sole proprietorship, where one individual owns and operates the business
In a limited partnership, a limited partner forgoes control of the organization's operation in return for limited liability
A general partner in a limited partnership enjoys control of the partnership's operation and is personally liable for the debts of the limited partnership
A corporation is a business organization that is a separate legal entity from its owners, providing limited liability and perpetual existence
The ability to raise capital through the sale of stocks and bonds gives a corporation a high level of flexibility as a business organization

Test your knowledge of tort law with this quiz on Chapter 10. Explore the concept of tort, its distinction from contract law, and the obligations imposed by common law and legislation. Identify the tortfeasor and understand the limits set by tort law to prevent the violation of others' rights.