Chapter 13 Multiple Choice Questions

. Which one of the following statements is untrue?

As a tort is a form of civil wrong, it follows that a tortious act cannot result in criminal proceedings being initiated.

A tort is a form of civil wrong.

The law of torts does not protect all forms of interest.

A single act can amount to a tort and a breach of contract.

. In relation to the aims of tort law, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

The law of torts aims to protect only those who have suffered loss.

The law of torts aims to shift the loss from those who suffer it to those who cause it.

Unlike contract law, the law of torts is also concerned with deterrence.

The law of torts does not protect all interests equally.

. One of the key concepts in the law of torts is the duty of care. In relation to the duty of care, which one of the following statements is true?

A tortious remedy will only be granted if there exists a tortious duty not to cause a particular harm.

Duties of care are only imposed by the common law.

Where both parties have a legitimate interest deserving of protection, the court will not impose a duty of care on either party.

A tortious duty cannot be denied on the ground of public policy.

. Concerning the scope of persons who can commence proceedings in tort, which one of the following statements is untrue?

If a victim of defamation dies, his action can be continued by his personal representatives.

Generally, any victim of a tort has a cause of action in respect of the harm caused to him.

Where a tort is committed against a minor, the action will be brought by the minor's 'next friend.'

If a tort victim dies as a result of the tort, his dependants may initiate legal proceedings against the tortfeasor.

. What is a 'joint tortfeasor?'

Where two or more persons commit a joint tort, or commit a tort whilst in the pursuance of a common design, they are said to be 'joint tortfeasors.'

Where two persons commit independent actions, but the actions cause the same damage, the two persons are said to be 'joint tortfeasors.'

Where two or more independent tortfeasors cause different damage to the same claimant, they are said to be 'joint tortfeasors.'

Where two or more persons suffer harm due to the tortious act of another, they are said to be 'joint tortfeasors.'

. Two (or more) persons who inflict the same damage upon the claimant, but through independent means, are known as?

Several concurrent tortfeasors.

Joint tortfeasors

Separate tortfeasors

Independent tortfeasors

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