What all torts have in common is that someone or something was hurt by socially ________________________ conduct.

Torts can be classified into 3 types: one type is ____________________________________ torts, which occur regardless of how careful the wrongdoer is.

Torts can be classified into 3 types: one type is _______________________ actions, which occurs when a wrongdoer's careless conduct harms another person or their property.

Torts can be classified into 3 types: one type is an ____________________________ tort, which occurs when a wrongdoer purposely harms another person or their property.

The doctrine of ____________________________________________is a legal principlethat holds that, when the intent to harm one individual inadvertently causes a second person to be hurt instead, the tortfeasor will still be found liable by a court.

In tort law, the "Reasonable Person" exercises ______________ care, skill and judgment, not perfect behavior.

To determine whether conduct is reasonable or not, the tortfeasor's conduct is compared to that of a "Reasonable Person" who is a _________________________ person, not a real person.

In determining if a defendant is liable for committing a tort, an _____________________test is applied, which means the fact finder does not care what was going through the tortfeasor's mind when he committed his act.

In a tort case with a jury, in order to determine if the defendant acted reasonably the jury compares the tortfeasor's conduct to that of a "reasonable person" under __________________circumstances.

The three main sources of tort laws in the United States are common law, _________________, and the Restatement of Torts.

The majority of tort law is ________________________ though some torts can be found in statutes.

Tort law serves two purposes. One purpose is to __________________ others from committing the same harm to others. Society benefits when tortfeasors are discouraged from repeating tortious acts.

Tort law serves two purposes. One purpose is to ___________________ victims for the damage or loss they have incurred as a result of the harm caused by the tortfeasor. Usually the victim receives this in the form of money.

The defendant in a tort case is the party responsible for committing the tort. Another name for this party is _________________________________ .

Prior to filing a tort action, it is important to determine if your client has a _________________________________ which is the legal claim that will be the basis of their lawsuit.

Prior to filing a tort action, it is important to check the _____________________________________________ to determine if you are within the time limitations for filing the tort action.

The first pleading filed in a tort action is the _________________ which sets forth the cause of action, that is the issue in controversy._