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What does the word 'tort' mean?
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?
Which tort is currently the greatest source of litigation?
- Trespass to property
- Negligence (correct)
- Defamation
- Nuisance
Which tort governs ownership of property?
Which tort governs ownership of property?
- Trespass to property (correct)
- Nuisance
- Defamation
- Negligence
What tort provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation?
What tort provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation?
What has English law seen significant developments concerning the protection of from media intrusion?
What has English law seen significant developments concerning the protection of from media intrusion?
Which tort concerns personal safety and interests in property, as well as some economic interests?
Which tort concerns personal safety and interests in property, as well as some economic interests?
Which tort is the domain of property interests other than personal safety and interests in property?
Which tort is the domain of property interests other than personal safety and interests in property?
Which tort is the greatest source of litigation currently?
Which tort is the greatest source of litigation currently?
Which tort provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation?
Which tort provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation?
Which tort governs ownership of property?
Which tort governs ownership of property?
What is the primary function of tort law in civil law?
What is the primary function of tort law in civil law?
Which type of tort currently accounts for the greatest source of litigation?
Which type of tort currently accounts for the greatest source of litigation?
Which tort protects physical safety?
Which tort protects physical safety?
Which tort provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation?
Which tort provides remedies for threats to one’s reputation?
Which interests does tort law protect?
Which interests does tort law protect?
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.
