Defences and Remedies (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the primary function of defences in tort law?
What is the primary function of defences in tort law?
Shift blame from defendant to claimant
What is the fundamental purpose of damages in tort law?
What is the fundamental purpose of damages in tort law?
Restore claimant to pre-tort position
What is an injunction in tort law?
What is an injunction in tort law?
Court order to stop particular conduct
Who has the burden of proving a defence in tort law?
Who has the burden of proving a defence in tort law?
The defendant who raises it
What type of remedy is an injunction?
What type of remedy is an injunction?
A discretionary remedy
In which torts are injunctions most commonly granted?
In which torts are injunctions most commonly granted?
Trespass and nuisance
What is the general costs rule in civil litigation?
What is the general costs rule in civil litigation?
Loser pays both sides' legal costs
What is the Latin term for the damages principle in tort?
What is the Latin term for the damages principle in tort?
Restitutio in integrum
How do injunctions differ from damages?
How do injunctions differ from damages?
Injunctions prevent future harm
How do defences in civil law compare to criminal law?
How do defences in civil law compare to criminal law?
Significantly fewer in civil law