Question 1

A tort is generally defined as a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, for which the Law provides a remedy.

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Question 2

In determining whether an individual's conduct is negligent, whether it violates the duty of care, the Law applies a standard of reasonableness. The standard is usually stated as ordinary care or due care as measured against the conduct of a reasonable person.

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Question 3

In most jurisdictions, the injured party must prove that the Defendant's act was not only the cause in fact of the injury but also the proximate cause or the legal cause of the injury.

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Flag question: Question 4Question 42 pts

One issue in determining proximate cause is the possibility of intervening conduct.

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Question 5

An injured party who voluntarily assumed the risk of harm arising from the negligent or reckless conduct of another is always allowed to recover compensation for such harm.

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Question 6

Battery is intentional conduct directed at a person that places that person in fear of immediate bodily harm or offensive conduct.

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Question 7

One of the elements in proving the tort of intentional misrepresentation is that there must be scienter or intent to defraud. In other words, the Plaintiff has to prove that the Defendant wanted to mislead him and intentionally deceive him.

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Question 8

Privity of contract refers to the relationship which exists between contracting parties.

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Question 9

A manufacturer never has the duty under the Law to exercise reasonable care in the production of its product.

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Question 10 pts

An express warranty is when the Law inserts quality standards into the relationship, regardless of the actual contract terms.

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