Question 1

A false statement that appears in letter, newspaper, magazine, book, photograph, movie or video is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A false statement that appears in letter,...

Question 2

Mary was getting a ride home in John's new car. On the way, a malfunctioning brake caused an accident and both Mary and John were injured. Which of the following statements is true of this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mary can recover from a strict liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of John's car. 
B)  Mary can file a strict liability lawsuit against John. 
C)  Mary can file a negligence lawsuit against the dealership that sold John his car. 
D)  John can file a negligence lawsuit against the dealership from which he bought the car. 
A)  Mary can recover from a strict liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of John's car. 
B)  Mary can file a strict liability lawsuit against John. 
C)  Mary can file a negligence lawsuit against the dealership that sold John his car. 
D)  John can file a negligence lawsuit against the dealership from which he bought the car.

Question 3

________ is the liability of a professional who breaches his or her duty of ordinary care.

Accepted Answer

Profession

Question 4

Which of the following is true about the duty of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breach of duty of care is not actionable unless the plaintiff suffers injury or injury to his or her property. 
B)  Reasonable person standard is used to determine the amount of damages that a defendant owes a plaintiff. 
C)  A firefighter who refuses to put out a fire when his safety is not at stake does not breach his duty of care. 
D)  The damages recoverable for breach of the duty of care are independent of the effect of the injury on the plaintiff's life or profession. 
A)  Breach of duty of care is not actionable unless the plaintiff suffers injury or injury to his or her property. 
B)  Reasonable person standard is used to determine the amount of damages that a defendant owes a plaintiff. 
C)  A firefighter who refuses to put out a fire when his safety is not at stake does not breach his duty of care. 
D)  The damages recoverable for breach of the duty of care are independent of the effect of the injury on the plaintiff's life or profession.

Question 5

Actual physical contact is not necessary for a tort to be considered an assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The violation of a statute that proximately causes an injury is termed as negligence per se.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A bystander who suffers severe emotional distress on witnessing a heinous crime can claim damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a magazine publishes a false statement about a public personality, it is liable for invasion of the right to privacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is an intentional tort?

Accepted Answer

A)  breach of duty of care 
B)  defect in product manufacture 
C)  disparagement 
D)  negligence 
A)  breach of duty of care 
B)  defect in product manufacture 
C)  disparagement 
D)  negligence

Question 10

A(n)________ is a statute that relieves medical professionals from liability for ordinary negligence when they stop and render aid to victims in emergency situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is a statute that relieves medical...

Question 11

Throwing a lit match on the ground in the forest and causing a fire is a breach of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriation 
B)  Good Samaritan law 
C)  duty of care 
D)  res ipsa loquitur 
A)  appropriation 
B)  Good Samaritan law 
C)  duty of care 
D)  res ipsa loquitur

Question 12

Explain the torts of appropriation and invasion of the right to privacy with examples.

Accepted Answer

Any attempt by another person to appropr

Question 13

Monica told a prospective patient that a certain cosmetic surgeon had been banned from practicing by the American Medical Council. But this is untrue. Is Monica liable for prosecution? Why?

Accepted Answer

Monica is liable for prosecution for def

Question 14

________ is a defense a defendant can use against a plaintiff who knowingly and voluntarily enters into or participates in a risky activity that results in injury.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a defense a defendant can...

Question 15

________ is liability without fault.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is liability without fault....

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about the strict liability doctrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Privity of contract between the injured party and defendant is mandatory. 
B)  Injured bystanders cannot recover damages under the strict liability doctrine. 
C)  Parties in the chain of distribution are strictly liable only to the customer who buys the product. 
D)  Injured bystanders are entitled to the same protection as the consumer or user. 
A)  Privity of contract between the injured party and defendant is mandatory. 
B)  Injured bystanders cannot recover damages under the strict liability doctrine. 
C)  Parties in the chain of distribution are strictly liable only to the customer who buys the product. 
D)  Injured bystanders are entitled to the same protection as the consumer or user.

Question 17

According to the doctrine of strict liability, which of the following parties is strictly liable for injuries caused by a defective product?

Accepted Answer

A)  only the manufacturers of the products 
B)  only the parties directly involved in the sale of the product to the customer 
C)  all parties providing services related to the product 
D)  all parties in the chain of distribution 
A)  only the manufacturers of the products 
B)  only the parties directly involved in the sale of the product to the customer 
C)  all parties providing services related to the product 
D)  all parties in the chain of distribution

Question 18

Unauthorized and harmful or offensive physical contact with another person is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unauthorized and harmful or offensive physical contact...

Question 19

________ is a doctrine that raises a presumption of negligence and switches the burden to the defendant to prove that he or she was not negligent.

Accepted Answer

A)  Res ipsa loquitur 
B)  Negligence per se 
C)  Doctrine of proximate cause 
D)  Doctrine of comparative negligence 
A)  Res ipsa loquitur 
B)  Negligence per se 
C)  Doctrine of proximate cause 
D)  Doctrine of comparative negligence

Question 20

Strict liability applies to services, but not products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Torts and Strict Liability

A false statement that appears in letter, newspaper, magazine, book, photograph, movie or video is called ________.

Mary was getting a ride home in John's new car. On the way, a malfunctioning brake caused an accident and both Mary and John were injured. Which of the following statements is true of this situation?

________ is the liability of a professional who breaches his or her duty of ordinary care.

Which of the following is true about the duty of care?

Actual physical contact is not necessary for a tort to be considered an assault.

The violation of a statute that proximately causes an injury is termed as negligence per se.

A bystander who suffers severe emotional distress on witnessing a heinous crime can claim damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress.

If a magazine publishes a false statement about a public personality, it is liable for invasion of the right to privacy.

Which of the following is an intentional tort?

A(n)________ is a statute that relieves medical professionals from liability for ordinary negligence when they stop and render aid to victims in emergency situations.

Throwing a lit match on the ground in the forest and causing a fire is a breach of ________.

Explain the torts of appropriation and invasion of the right to privacy with examples.

Monica told a prospective patient that a certain cosmetic surgeon had been banned from practicing by the American Medical Council. But this is untrue. Is Monica liable for prosecution? Why?

________ is a defense a defendant can use against a plaintiff who knowingly and voluntarily enters into or participates in a risky activity that results in injury.

________ is liability without fault.

Which of the following statements is true about the strict liability doctrine?

According to the doctrine of strict liability, which of the following parties is strictly liable for injuries caused by a defective product?

Unauthorized and harmful or offensive physical contact with another person is called ________.

________ is a doctrine that raises a presumption of negligence and switches the burden to the defendant to prove that he or she was not negligent.

Strict liability applies to services, but not products.

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