Civil law terms Certification Review Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified Solutions.
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Course
CIVIL LAW.
Institution
CIVIL LAW.
Tort - correct answer When someone commits a wrong against another person
Tort laws - correct answer The rules that govern civil wrongs
Plaintiff - correct answer ...
Tort - correct answer When someone commits a wrong against another
person
Tort laws - correct answer The rules that govern civil wrongs
Plaintiff - correct answer The injured party
Defendant - correct answer Alleged wrongdoer
Remedy - correct answer Something to make up for what was lost
Wrongful act - correct answer A defendants unreasonable behavior when it
violates his or her duty to others
Duties - correct answer An expression of the collective values or generally
accepted beliefs of the community
Settlement - correct answer The agreement that is reached
Trial - correct answer Decide the rights and liabilities of the parties
Common law - correct answer Made by judges through court decisions
Intentional wrong - correct answer Occurs when a person acts with the intent
of injuring a person, his or her property or both
, Negligence - correct answer Unintentional tort - a persons failure to use
reasonable care causes injury/harm
Strict liability - correct answer Differs from both negligence and intentional
wrongs. It applies when the defendant is engaged in an activity so dangerous that there is a serious risk
of harm even if he or she acts with utmost care
Defense - correct answer In some instances, harmful behavior may not be a
tort. In other cases, the person causing the harm may have a legal defense to a tort action
Class action - correct answer Hundreds of people may be injured by one
action. When this happens the injured parties may be able to form a "class" and bring their law suit
together.
Negotiation - correct answer The process of informally working out a solution
to a dispute
Mediation - correct answer Offer people an opportunity to settle disputes
w/out going to court
Liability insurance - correct answer Contract (agreement). This insured person
agrees to make payments (premiums) to the insurance company, and the company agrees to pay for
damages caused by the insured person as long as the contract lasts
Malpractice - correct answer Lawsuits brought by clients or patients who claim
that a professional person provided services in a negligent manner
Medical coverage - correct answer Pays for your own medical expenses
resulting from accidents involving your car or the car you are driving
Collision coverage - correct answer Pays for damage to your own car even if
the accident was your fault
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