Legal: Torts: Premises Liability & Negligence
The Interpreter Academy USA
Advancing the Evolution of Professional Interpretation
Part I: Master Resource Index (Torts)
TORTS & PREMISES LIABILITY TERMINOLOGY
| English Source | Spanish Equivalent | Academy Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Business Invitee | Invitado por negocios / Cliente | High-register for a person on premises for business. |
| Foreign Substance | Sustancia ajena / extraña | Refers to material nature (liquid/debris), not national origin. |
| Comminuted Fracture | Fractura conminuta | Technical medical-legal term for a multi-fragment break. |
Part II: Legal Bar Exam Practice Test
The Fact Pattern
"The plaintiff, a business invitee, entered the defendant’s retail establishment during a period of inclement weather. Upon crossing the threshold, the plaintiff encountered an accumulation of a foreign substance on the linoleum flooring. The defendant had failed to post a 'wet floor' cautionary pylon, violating a municipal safety ordinance. Consequently, the plaintiff suffered a slip-and-fall accident resulting in a comminuted fracture of the distal radius. The plaintiff has filed a complaint alleging premises liability and seeks a directed verdict based on the theory of negligence per se."
1. During the deposition, the attorney mentions the "comminuted fracture." What is the correct interpretation?
A) Fractura simple
B) Fractura conminuta
C) Fisura leve
D) Fractura expuesta
2. In this specific Tort context, how must "foreign substance" be rendered?
A) Sustancia de otro país
B) Sustancia extranjera
C) Sustancia ajena o extraña
D) Mercancía importada
3. The plaintiff seeks a "Directed Verdict." What is the Spanish legal term?
A) Juicio nulo
B) Veredicto dirigido
C) Sentencia condenatoria
D) Dictamen del gran jurado
Academy Answer Key & Analysis
Q1: B. Conminuta. Required for bone fragments.
Q2: C. Ajena/Extraña. In Torts, this refers to debris/liquids on a floor.
Q3: B. Veredicto dirigido. A specific judge-ordered ruling before jury deliberation.