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Negligence

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the legal concept of negligence.
Number of Questions: 16
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What is the first element of negligence?

  1. Duty of care

  2. Breach of duty

  3. Causation

  4. Damages

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first element of negligence is the existence of a duty of care owed by the defendant to the plaintiff.

What is the second element of negligence?

  1. Duty of care

  2. Breach of duty

  3. Causation

  4. Damages

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The second element of negligence is the defendant's breach of that duty of care.

What is the third element of negligence?

  1. Duty of care

  2. Breach of duty

  3. Causation

  4. Damages

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The third element of negligence is the causation between the defendant's breach of duty and the plaintiff's injuries.

What is the fourth element of negligence?

  1. Duty of care

  2. Breach of duty

  3. Causation

  4. Damages

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fourth element of negligence is the plaintiff's damages, which are the injuries suffered as a result of the defendant's negligence.

What are the three main types of negligence?

  1. Intentional negligence

  2. Negligence per se

  3. Gross negligence

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The three main types of negligence are intentional negligence, negligence per se, and gross negligence.

What is intentional negligence?

  1. When a person acts in a way that is likely to cause harm to another person

  2. When a person fails to act in a way that is likely to prevent harm to another person

  3. When a person acts in a way that is reckless and disregards the safety of others

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intentional negligence is when a person acts in a way that is likely to cause harm to another person, fails to act in a way that is likely to prevent harm to another person, or acts in a way that is reckless and disregards the safety of others.

What is negligence per se?

  1. When a person violates a statute or regulation that is designed to protect the safety of others

  2. When a person fails to act in a way that is required by a statute or regulation

  3. When a person acts in a way that is reckless and disregards the safety of others

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Negligence per se is when a person violates a statute or regulation that is designed to protect the safety of others.

What is gross negligence?

  1. When a person acts in a way that is likely to cause harm to another person

  2. When a person fails to act in a way that is likely to prevent harm to another person

  3. When a person acts in a way that is reckless and disregards the safety of others

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gross negligence is when a person acts in a way that is reckless and disregards the safety of others.

What are the defenses to negligence?

  1. Contributory negligence

  2. Comparative negligence

  3. Assumption of risk

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defenses to negligence include contributory negligence, comparative negligence, and assumption of risk.

What is contributory negligence?

  1. When a person's own negligence contributes to their injuries

  2. When a person fails to act in a way that is likely to prevent harm to another person

  3. When a person acts in a way that is reckless and disregards the safety of others

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Contributory negligence is when a person's own negligence contributes to their injuries.

What is comparative negligence?

  1. When a person's negligence is compared to the negligence of the defendant

  2. When a person fails to act in a way that is likely to prevent harm to another person

  3. When a person acts in a way that is reckless and disregards the safety of others

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comparative negligence is when a person's negligence is compared to the negligence of the defendant.

What is assumption of risk?

  1. When a person voluntarily assumes the risk of injury

  2. When a person fails to act in a way that is likely to prevent harm to another person

  3. When a person acts in a way that is reckless and disregards the safety of others

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assumption of risk is when a person voluntarily assumes the risk of injury.

What are the damages that can be awarded in a negligence case?

  1. Compensatory damages

  2. Punitive damages

  3. Nominal damages

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The damages that can be awarded in a negligence case include compensatory damages, punitive damages, and nominal damages.

What are compensatory damages?

  1. Damages that are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for their injuries

  2. Damages that are awarded to punish the defendant for their negligence

  3. Damages that are awarded to send a message to the public about the importance of safety

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compensatory damages are damages that are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for their injuries.

What are punitive damages?

  1. Damages that are awarded to punish the defendant for their negligence

  2. Damages that are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for their injuries

  3. Damages that are awarded to send a message to the public about the importance of safety

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punitive damages are damages that are awarded to punish the defendant for their negligence.

What are nominal damages?

  1. Damages that are awarded to send a message to the public about the importance of safety

  2. Damages that are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for their injuries

  3. Damages that are awarded to punish the defendant for their negligence

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nominal damages are damages that are awarded to send a message to the public about the importance of safety.

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