General Principles (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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How many marks is tort law worth in Paper 2 of the AQA A-Level Law qualification?
How many marks is tort law worth in Paper 2 of the AQA A-Level Law qualification?
75 out of 100 marks
What is the primary purpose of tort law?
What is the primary purpose of tort law?
To provide redress and compensation
Through which two main sources are torts established?
Through which two main sources are torts established?
Common law rules and Acts of Parliament
Tort law forms part of which classification of law?
Tort law forms part of which classification of law?
Private law
What is the purpose of civil law?
What is the purpose of civil law?
To resolve disputes between parties
In a tort claim, what term describes the person who has suffered harm?
In a tort claim, what term describes the person who has suffered harm?
Claimant
A defendant found to have caused harm in tort law is described as what?
A defendant found to have caused harm in tort law is described as what?
Liable
Which is NOT listed as an area of civil law?
Which is NOT listed as an area of civil law?
Criminal law
What is the primary remedy in tort law?
What is the primary remedy in tort law?
Damages (financial compensation)
Which types of harm are covered by tort law?
Which types of harm are covered by tort law?
Person, property & enjoyment of land