Legal Studies Quiz - Tort Law

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    Case Study:After surgery, a patient realises that a pair of scissors has been left inside them.  They decide to sue the hospital they went to for negligence.  Who is the plaintiff in the case?

    • The hospital
    • The patient
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Explore key aspects of tort law, including negligence, defamation, and nuisance through case studies and principles, focusing on landmark cases and defensive theories.

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    Case Study:A pedestrian crossed a road without looking, and consequently was hit by a speeding car.  The pedestrian sued the driver for negligence.  What defence may the driver use?

    • Remoteness of Damage

    • Absolute Privilege

    • Legalised by prescription

    • Contributory Negligence

    • Justification

    Correct Answer
    A. Contributory Negligence
    Explanation
    The driver may use the defense of contributory negligence. Contributory negligence is a legal doctrine that states if the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to their injuries, they may be barred from recovering any damages from the defendant. In this case, the pedestrian crossed the road without looking, which can be seen as negligent behavior. Therefore, the driver can argue that the pedestrian's own negligence contributed to the accident and should be held partially responsible for the injuries.

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    In the case of Anderson, et. al v. PG&E, 1993, who is the defendant?

    Correct Answer
    PG&E
    Pacific Gas and Electric
    Pacific Gas and Electric Company
    Explanation
    The defendant in the case of Anderson, et. al v. PG&E, 1993 is PG&E, which stands for Pacific Gas and Electric.

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    Negligence, defamation and trespass are all kinds of tort law.  What is the fourth type?

    Correct Answer
    Nuisance
    Explanation
    Negligence, defamation, trespass, and nuisance are all types of tort law. Nuisance refers to a legal concept where an individual's use or enjoyment of their property is interfered with by another party's actions. This interference can be in the form of noise, pollution, or other disturbances that cause inconvenience or harm. Nuisance cases often involve disputes between neighbors or businesses, and the affected party can seek legal remedies to stop or prevent the interference.

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    Which of the following is a principle of defamation?

    • Duty of care breached

    • Statement refers to the plaintiff

    • The defendant committed an act/omission which caused inconvenience to the plaintiff

    • Absolute Privilege

    Correct Answer
    A. Statement refers to the plaintiff
    Explanation
    The principle of defamation states that a statement refers to the plaintiff. Defamation occurs when false information is communicated to a third party, damaging the reputation of the plaintiff. In this case, the statement is directly related to the plaintiff, indicating that it is defamatory.

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    What is the type of tort law in McDonald’s Restaurants v. Morris & Steel, 1990?

    Correct Answer
    Defamation
    Libel
    defamation
    libel
    Explanation
    The correct answer is defamation, specifically libel. In the case of McDonald's Restaurants v. Morris & Steel, 1990, the type of tort law involved was defamation, which refers to the act of damaging someone's reputation through false statements. In this case, it was specifically libel, which refers to defamation in written or printed form.

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