Test Bank for Tort Law 7th Edition by J. Stanley Edwards & Traci L. Cull | Chapters 1–19 Complete | Latest Updated 2025–2026

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Test Bank For
Tort Law, 7th Edition J. Stanley Edwards, J.D.Traci L. Cull,
J.D

Chapter 1-19

Chapter 01-Overview of Tort Law

True / False
1. Under all circumstances, those who create
risks should bear the burden of injuries they create
rather than those who fall prey to such injury. a.
True
b. False

ANSWER: False



2. A tort is a civil wrong in which a victim is
compensated in the form of damages for the
injuries they suffer. a. True
b. False


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ANSWER: True



3. Whether conduct is reasonable is sometimes
difficult to determine. a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True



4. The ideas of justice, fairness, and equality are
the cornerstones of public policy concerns. a.
True
b. False

ANSWER: True

5. Understanding public policy is essential to tort
law. a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True



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―Slippery slope‖ arguments reflect
6.

administrative concerns of courts. a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True



Issues of personal and public morality cannot
7.

be taken into consideration in tort law. a.
True
b. False

ANSWER: False



8. If there is a statute that exists for a case,
the judge is mandated to follow it.
a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

9. The Restatement is a set of guidelines created by the courts.
a. True
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Falseb.

ANSWER: False



The Restatement has been adopted in all states.
10.

a, True
b. False
ANSWER: False

A tort is considered an offense against society.
11.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False



The purpose of suing under tort law is to
12.

punish the offender. a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False



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