Tort Law

The first element a plaintiff must establish in a negligence case is _____.

this is a civil wrong that leads to monetary damages

_____ is when some degree of fault and monetary damages are shifted away from the defendant based on plaintiff fault

Intentional infliction of emotional distress is most likely to be found when

For negligence __ the plaintiff only needs to establish cause and harm. Other elements are established through statutes.

When the defendant fails to exercise the care even a careless person would use, it is deemed

Negligence defense: plaintiff may not recover if they are negligent and that contributes proximately to their injury

It is not considered false imprisonment if you keep someone confined because they are a danger to others.

For negligence a person's _____ is triggered by their relationship with the injured plaintiff

The major difference between assault and battery is whether or not physical contact occurred.

An injury that involves a helmet that was defective as manufactured would involve what?

This is money that is sought for a wrong committed by another in a tort or contract.

Steve broadcasts an untrue story claiming a running shoe damages the knee. This is most likely

Which of the following is NOT an element required for the negligence defense: assumption of risk

A company uses an athlete's image without their permission, this is considered invasion of privacy by _____ in tort law.

Having participants verbally agree to participate after a safety brief would be which defense?

TorF: Product manufacturer has the duty to warn consumers of the dangers of foreseeable misuses

_______ is a false and defamatory statement that was written about a person in the presence of a third party

______ is an unintentional tort that results in a personal injury

_____ is when a person intended the consequences of the act or knew with substantial certainty the specific outcome

A fan lies about owning Babe Ruth's last bat, calling into question the real owner, this is considered slander of

Which of the following is NOT an element of negligence?