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Tort Law Quiz
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Tort Law Quiz

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What does the word 'tort' mean?

  • Derived from English
  • Civil law
  • Protected interest
  • Twisted or wrong (correct)
  • Which tort is currently the greatest source of litigation?

  • Trespass to property
  • Negligence (correct)
  • Defamation
  • Nuisance
  • Which tort governs ownership of property?

  • Trespass to property (correct)
  • Nuisance
  • Defamation
  • Negligence
  • What tort provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation?

    <p>Defamation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has English law seen significant developments concerning the protection of from media intrusion?

    <p>Privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tort concerns personal safety and interests in property, as well as some economic interests?

    <p>Trespass to the person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tort is the domain of property interests other than personal safety and interests in property?

    <p>Rylands v Fletcher (1868)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tort is the greatest source of litigation currently?

    <p>Negligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tort provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation?

    <p>Defamation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tort governs ownership of property?

    <p>Trespass to property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of tort law in civil law?

    <p>To provide remedy for a party who has suffered the breach of a protected interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tort currently accounts for the greatest source of litigation?

    <p>Negligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tort protects physical safety?

    <p>Trespass to the person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tort provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation?

    <p>Defamation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interests does tort law protect?

    <p>A wide range of interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Torts

    • A tort is a civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy
    • Negligence is currently the greatest source of litigation
    • Property torts govern ownership of property
    • Defamation provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation
    • English law has seen significant developments concerning the protection of privacy from media intrusion
    • Personal torts concern personal safety and interests in property, as well as some economic interests
    • Property torts concern property interests other than personal safety and interests in property
    • Negligence is the primary source of litigation currently
    • Defamation provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation
    • Property torts govern ownership of property
    • The primary function of tort law in civil law is to provide remedies for civil wrongs
    • Negligence accounts for the greatest source of litigation currently
    • Personal torts protect physical safety
    • Defamation provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation
    • Tort law protects physical safety, interests in property, and economic interests

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    Test your knowledge of tort law with this quiz! Explore the concept of tort, its origins, and the various protected interests. Delve into the most litigated tort of negligence and its implications for personal safety and integrity.

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