Torts

Question 1

The law of civil wrongs

Answer 1

Torts

Question 2

1. Plaintiff vs defendant (Disputes between private parties)
2. People vs defendant

Answer 2

1. Torts
2. Criminal

Question 3

1. Guilty or not guilty
2. Liable or not liable

Answer 3

1. Criminal
2. Tort

Question 4

Consequences:
1. Death, fines, jail sentence
2. Pay damages, equitable relief (an injunction. Eg. no playing loud music at night)

Answer 4

1. Criminal
2. Tort

Question 5

Primarily common law instead of statue (judge made instead of legislature made)

Answer 5

Tort lawG

Question 6

Governs the creation and enforcement of agreements

Answer 6

Contract law

Question 7

Dictates the relationships between parties who have not had an opportunity to agree to a set of rules

Answer 7

Tort law