LEGL 2700 ROESSING TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | 2024/2025 | 100% PASS
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LEGL 2700 ROESSING TEST 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST
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In a negligence case, what must a plaintiff prove to establish liability?
A plaintiff must prove that the defendant had a duty of care, breached that duty, caused
harm, and that the harm resulted in dama...
LEGL 2700 ROESSING TEST 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST
UPDATE | 2024/2025 | 100% PASS
In a negligence case, what must a plaintiff prove to establish liability?
✔✔ A plaintiff must prove that the defendant had a duty of care, breached that duty, caused
harm, and that the harm resulted in damages.
What is an example of a case where negligence per se might apply?
✔✔ Negligence per se might apply in a case where a driver violates a traffic law designed to
protect pedestrians, and an accident occurs as a result.
How can a defendant use contributory negligence as a defense?
✔✔ A defendant can argue that the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to their injury, which
can reduce or eliminate the defendant's liability.
In what situation might res ipsa loquitur be used in a negligence claim?
✔✔ Res ipsa loquitur may be used when the injury is so clearly the result of negligence that the
mere occurrence of the accident suggests negligence on the part of the defendant.
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,What is an example of a situation where strict liability might be imposed?
✔✔ Strict liability might be imposed in cases involving the use of explosives or keeping wild
animals, where harm results regardless of the level of care exercised.
What is the significance of the reasonable person standard in negligence cases?
✔✔ The reasonable person standard helps determine whether a defendant's actions were
negligent by comparing them to how a typical person would act in similar circumstances.
How does assumption of risk affect a plaintiff’s ability to recover damages?
✔✔ If a plaintiff voluntarily and knowingly assumes the risks of an activity, it may limit or bar
their ability to recover damages for injuries sustained.
What kind of evidence might be required to prove negligent infliction of emotional distress?
✔✔ Evidence might include testimony about the emotional distress experienced, medical
records, and proof that the distress was caused by the defendant’s negligent actions.
What is tort law?
✔✔ Tort law deals with civil wrongs that cause harm or loss to individuals, leading to legal
liability for the responsible party.
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, What does negligence mean in tort law?
✔✔ Negligence refers to the failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm or damage to
another person.
What is duty of care?
✔✔ Duty of care is the legal obligation to act with the level of care that a reasonable person
would in similar circumstances.
What does breach of duty refer to?
✔✔ Breach of duty occurs when an individual fails to meet the standard of care required, leading
to potential liability for any resulting harm.
What is causation in the context of negligence?
✔✔ Causation is the connection between the breach of duty and the harm suffered, establishing
that the breach directly caused the injury.
What are damages in tort law?
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