We have come full circle in tort law in the sense that we began with the cause of action of _________________________, which required no fault, and in modern times we have the cause of action of _________________________, which also requires no showing of fault.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


action in trespass, strict liability

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A mortgage given to secure any and all debt between the mortgagor and the mortgagee is called a(n)

A. deed of trust. B. wrap mortgage. C. open-end mortgage. D. installment mortgage.

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A reduction in a payment will be treated as child support (regardless of how it is labeled by the parties) if the reduction will occur upon the happening of a __________ relating to a child.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Under the ____________________ test, a defendant is liable if the plaintiff would not have been injured if it had not been for the defendant's negligence. This test is broader than the _________________________ test, which is used to prove causation when concurrent causes combine to produce a single, indivisible harm.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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At what point in an auction is an offer actually made?

A) when the auction is advertised B) when the first bid is made C) when the item is actually paid for D) when the final bid is accepted

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