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What are awarded in a civil case that pay the person who was injured such as lost wages and medical costs?
Fines
Punitive damages
Compensatory damages
Damages
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What are awarded in a civil case that punish the person for their wrongdoing and serve as a warning to others?
Fines
Punitive damages
Compensatory damages
Damages
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Which type of civil liability is defined as failure to use reasonable care?
Intentional
Negligence
Strict Liability
All of the above
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Which type of civil liability is defined as wrongful acts done on purpose?
Intentional torts
Negligence
Strict Liability
All of the above
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Which type of civil liability is defined as the defendant is held responsible for his/her actions regardless of their intent or fault?
Intentional torts
Negligence
Strict Liability
All of the above
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The burden of proof in a civil case is...
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Preponderance of the evidence
Probable cause
Liability
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Punitive damages are usually only available in which an intentional tort has been committed.
True
False
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.An individual who commits a reckless act without causing injury will probably not be convicted of a tort.TrueFalse
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.All torts require that the defendant intended to injure the plaintiff.TrueFalse
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Which negligence defense reduces damages awarded based on the plaintiff's percentage of fault? (ex. Stella Liebeck was 20% at fault)
Contributory
Compensatory
Comparative
Punitive