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 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 6. ―Slippery slope‖ arguments reflect administrative concerns of courts. a. True b. False ANSWER: True 7. Issues of personal and public morality cannot 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.