What type of tort is the tort of deceit?
Question 1 options:
A.
negligence tort
B.
primary tort
C.
intentional tort
D.
equitable tort
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the "fair comment" defence?
Question 2 options:
A.
The party's statement is an opinion made in the public interest, is based on a factual foundation, and is without malicious intent.
B.
The party's statement is proven as true.
C.
The party's statement is an opinion made without any real knowledge of the other party's situation but is grounded in a deep concern for the public interest.
D.
The party's statement is made with the sole purpose of making hurtful comments about the other party but is fair in the circumstances.
Which of the following is true of a tort action?
Question 3 options:
A.
The defendant has the burden of proving their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
B.
The defendant has the burden of proving their case on a balance of probabilities.
C.
The plaintiff has the burden(responsibility) of proving their case on a balance of probabilities.
D.
The plaintiff has the burden of proving their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
