4. Tort Law

Negligence — Quiz

Test your understanding of negligence with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'learned hand formula' in the context of breach of duty?

Question 2

In a negligence claim, if a defendant's actions are a factual cause of the plaintiff's injury, but an unforeseeable natural disaster intervenes and causes further, distinct harm, what concept is most relevant to determining the defendant's liability for the further harm?

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the 'zone of danger' rule in establishing a duty of care for emotional distress?

Question 4

In a jurisdiction that follows 'pure comparative negligence', if a plaintiff is found to be 70% at fault for their own injuries and the defendant is 30% at fault, what is the outcome regarding damages?

Question 5

A doctor performs surgery on a patient. During the surgery, the doctor deviates from accepted medical practices, and the patient suffers an injury that would not have occurred if the standard practice had been followed. Which element of negligence is most clearly demonstrated by the doctor's deviation from accepted medical practices?