Purdue PA165 2019 December Unit 1 Quiz Latest

PA165 Introduction to Torts

Unit 1 Quiz

Question 1 Which of the following is NOT one of the broad categories of tort law?

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Negligence

Intentional torts

Breach of contract

Strict liability

Question 2 American tort law traces its origin to which country?

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Spain

England

Italy

Canada

Question 3 What is the first main paper filed in a civil lawsuit?

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Complaint

Answer

Motion to dismiss

Interrogatories

Question 4 What type of alternative dispute resolution involves resolution of a dispute by a person other than a

judge whose decision is binding?

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Summary jury trial

Arbitration

Mediation

Mini-trial

Question 5 What type of alternative dispute resolution involves using outside help in settling a dispute where a neutral third party tries to persuade the parties to reach a settlement?

Question options:

Summary jury trial

Arbitration

Mediation

Mini-trial

Question 6 What is the first pleading filed by the defendant in a lawsuit?

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Complaint

Answer

Service of process

Interrogatories

Question 7 Which step in a civil case involves the formal and informal exchange of information between two sides in a lawsuit?

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Discovery

Filing of pleadings

Trial

Post-trial procedures

Question 8 Which of the following is NOT one of the underlying tort principles?

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Protecting persons and property from unjust injury by providing legally enforceable rights

Punishing violators of the law through imprisonment

Compensating victims by holding accountable those persons responsible for causing

such harms

Encouraging minimum standards of social conduct among society's members