A tort is a civil wrong that results in ___ and ___ to another person.

Harm or loss

True or False: Torts involve public disputes and focus on punishment.

False: Torts involve private disputes and focus on compensation.

What distinguishes a tort from a crime?

Torts are civil wrongs focused on compensation, while crimes are public wrongs focused on punishment.

True or False: Injuria Sine Damno refers to actual harm without the violation of a legal right.

False: Injuria Sine Damno refers to violation of a legal right without actual harm.

What is the principle established in Donoghue v. Stevenson?

The neighbor principle, which states that one owes a duty of care to those who are foreseeably affected by their actions.

True or False: Vicarious liability applies only when an employee acts outside the scope of their employment.

False: Vicarious liability applies when an employee acts within the scope of their employment.

What are the two main types of defamation?

Libel (written) and slander (spoken).

True or False: Trespass to land requires proof of damage to the property.

False: Trespass is actionable per se and does not require proof of damage.

Fill in the blank: Strict liability applies when a harmful activity involves a ___ use of land.

Non-natural

What does the defense of Volenti Non Fit Injuria imply?

It implies that a plaintiff cannot claim damages if they voluntarily accepted the risk of harm.

True or False: Contributory negligence means that the plaintiff's negligence has no impact on the damages awarded.

False: Contributory negligence reduces the damages awarded based on the plaintiff's share of fault.

What is the key distinction between absolute liability and strict liability?

Absolute liability has no defenses for hazardous activities, while strict liability allows for some defenses.

True or False: Malicious prosecution requires that the initiated proceedings are terminated in favor of the plaintiff.

True

Fill in the blank: Damnum Sine Injuria refers to harm suffered without ___ of a legal right.

Violation

What constitutes a private nuisance?

Unreasonable interference with an individual's enjoyment of their property.

True or False: The defense of necessity allows a person to commit a tort if it prevents greater harm.

True