Tort law is similar to criminal law in that __________.
they both have primarily developed in common law courts
they both require specific intent on the part of the defendant
they both require a wrongful act
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Tort law is similar to criminal law in that __________.
they both have primarily developed in common law courts
they both require specific intent on the part of the defendant
they both require a wrongful act by a defendant for the plaintiff to recover
they both require specific intent on the part of the plaintiff
CONCEPT
Introduction to Tort Law
2
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is the primary source of law for
contracts regarding __________.
the sale or lease of goods only
the sale of goods and services
the sale of goods, services, and real estate
the sale of goods and real estate
CONCEPT
Sources of Contract Law
3
A man riding a roller coaster is severely injured when the car he's riding in
jumps off the track. He sues the amusement park for negligence.
Assuming it is true, which of the following would represent a strong
defense against the negligence claim?
The man has seen roller coasters before, and knowingly and voluntarily
assumed the risk of participating in a dangerous activity.
The man snuck into the amusement park rather than paying for admission.
The amusement park has never had an accident like this before.
The man undid his seatbelt after the roller coaster started moving.
CONCEPT
Negligent Torts: Damages and Defenses
4
Contracts allow a free society to __________.
engage in efficient economic exchanges
plan an orderly progression to capitalism
ensure economic equality among its members
do away with the need for law
CONCEPT
General Perspectives on Contracts
5
A technician from a utility company walks onto a homeowner's property to
read the electrical meter and tramples some flowers that grow under the
meter.
Which type of intentional tort does this represent?
Invasion of privacy
Misrepresentation
This action does not rise to the level of an intentional tort.
Trespassing
CONCEPT
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