1. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A) Procedural law includes the rules relating to how trials are conducted.

B) Civil law is enforced by the appropriate governmental entity which prosecutes an
individual who violates the rules of civil law.

C) Criminal law establishes standards for socially acceptable behavior and imposes
sanctions for their violations.

D) Criminal law is included in public law.

1 A. If multiple defendants were acting independently in a tortious action….which of the following statements is correct regarding the defendants’ liability?

A) None of the parties are liable because you are not able to prove who caused the damages

B) Any of the defendants can be held liable

C) Plaintiff must sue all of the defendants and prove all were negligent

D) Plaintiff can sue only one of the parties and hope to prove liability

E) None of the above are correct

1 B) - A critical point that you want to prove in a defamation claim, is that the plaintiff must show a false and defamatory statement was:

A) Made in a negligent manner

B) Made with malice aforethought

C) Made with the intent of retribution

D) Made to a 3^rd party

E) None of the above

1C - The body of law established for the protection of all citizens collectively against the
lawless acts of others is known as:

A) Procedural law

B) Civil law

C) Criminal law

D) The common law

1 D - What would happen if William accidentally stepped on Sara’s foot in a crowded subway car. Under these circumstances, Sara has:

A) A cause of action arising out of battery

B) A cause of action in trespass

C) A cause of action based upon strict liability in tort

D) Sara has no cause of action