- 1 Marks
Question
A remedy for a tort or civil wrong is
A. Imprisonment
B. Punishment
C. Damages
D. Court fine
E. Court penalty
Answer
C
Explanation:
The correct answer is “Damages.” In tort law, the primary remedy is to compensate the injured party for the harm suffered, which is done through an award of damages. Unlike criminal law, tort remedies do not typically include imprisonment or punishment, which are reserved for penal actions. Court fines or penalties are also not standard remedies for torts
- Tags: Civil Law, Legal Remedies, Multiple Choice, Tort
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: NOV 2013
- Uploader: Theophilus