Tort Laws
Employability Skills
Civil Lawsuits
Law Basics
100

A situation where false statements harm someone's reputation.

What is defamation?

100

The ability to work and communicate effectively with others.

What is teamwork?

100

A lawsuit is one person suing another for harm or injury, usually looking for compensation.

What is a personal injury lawsuit?

100

A legally enforceable agreement between 2 parties.

What is a contract?

200

A law that prohibits individuals from entering your property without permission.

What is trespassing?

200

This skill refers to the ability to adapt to new situations and solve problems as they come.

What is problem-solving?

200

The person who starts the lawsuit by filing a complaint.

Who is the plaintiff?

200

A type of law that addresses conflicts between individuals or organizations.

What is civil law?

300

When somebody's property is damaged or taken without permission.

What is property damage?

300

The skill involves you being on time to complete tasks by the deadline.

What is time management?

300

This is the formal document employed to inform a defendant about a lawsuit and request a reply.

What is a summons?

300

The type of law that protects creative works like music, art, and literature.

What is intellectual property law?

400

Intentionally causing someone to fear for what could happen to them.

What is assault?

400

This phrase pertains to professionally showcasing yourself through both your looks and actions.

What is professionalism?

400

This term refers to a legal issue involving private individuals in which the harmed party might receive compensation.

What is a civil lawsuit?

400

A written document that clearly outlines the rules and expectations for employees within the company.

What is an employee handbook?

500

A situation where somebody is confined without consent.

What is false imprisonment?

500

The skill of knowing how to adjust to different situations.

What is adaptability?

500

This happens when your party fails to hold up their side of the terms.

What is a breach of contract?

500

A legal agreement between 2 or more parties that is enforceable by the law.

What is a contract?