Rules of Tort Law (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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In civil tort law, who carries the burden of proof?
In civil tort law, who carries the burden of proof?
The claimant
What does 'balance of probabilities' require the claimant to prove?
What does 'balance of probabilities' require the claimant to prove?
51% likelihood or greater
Which division of the High Court typically handles tort claims?
Which division of the High Court typically handles tort claims?
Queen's Bench Division
Which 1994 case formally introduced fault into negligence law?
Which 1994 case formally introduced fault into negligence law?
Cambridge Water v Eastern Counties
Which of these torts requires proof of fault?
Which of these torts requires proof of fault?
Occupiers' liability
Which tort does NOT require proof of fault?
Which tort does NOT require proof of fault?
Vicarious liability
For no-fault torts, what must the claimant prove?
For no-fault torts, what must the claimant prove?
Incident occurred, damage, causal link
Which is a defence in civil tort law?
Which is a defence in civil tort law?
Contributory negligence
What are special damages?
What are special damages?
Quantifiable financial losses incurred
In which torts are injunctions most commonly granted?
In which torts are injunctions most commonly granted?
Trespass and nuisance