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TEST BANK FOR Tort Law, 7th Edition J. Stanley Edwards, J.D.Traci L. Cull, J.D-Chapter 01-Overview of Tort Law True / False 1. Under all circumstances, those who create risks should bear the burden ... of injuries they create rather than those who fall prey to such injury. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 2. A tort is a civil wrong in which a victim is compensated in the form of damages for the injuries they suffer. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 3. Whether conduct is reasonable is sometimes difficult to determine. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 4. The ideas of justice, fairness, and equality are the cornerstones of public policy concerns. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 5. Understanding public policy is essential to tort law. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 6. ―Slippery slope‖ arguments reflect administrative concerns of courts. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 7. Issues of personal and public morality cannot be taken into consideration in tort law. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 8. If there is a statute that exists for a case, the judge is mandated to follow it. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 9. The Restatement is a set of guidelines created by the courts. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 10. The Restatement has been adopted in all states. a, True b. False ANSWER: False 11. A tort is considered an offense against society. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 12. The purpose of suing under tort law is to punish the offender. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 13. There is no overlap between tort law and criminal law. a. True b. False ANSWER: False [Show More]

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