Question 1

In the case of WeGo Kayaking Ltd. v. Sewid,

Accepted Answer

A)  malice defeated the defences of qualified privilege and fair comment. 
B)  Sevid successfully argued the defence of qualified privilege. 
C)  Sevid successfully argued the defence of fair comment. 
D)  there was no defamation because innuendo cannot be defamatory. 
E)  there was no defamation because the people alleging defamation were dishonest. 
A)  malice defeated the defences of qualified privilege and fair comment. 
B)  Sevid successfully argued the defence of qualified privilege. 
C)  Sevid successfully argued the defence of fair comment. 
D)  there was no defamation because innuendo cannot be defamatory. 
E)  there was no defamation because the people alleging defamation were dishonest. A

Question 2

When someone spreads false information about another product, he can be sued for what?

Accepted Answer

Injurious Falsehood (trade slander or product defamation)

Question 3

Discuss the particular legal issues that can arise through the use of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

Here, students should discuss the increased opportunity for defamation, injurious Falsehood, breach of confidential information, negligent misrepresentation, fraud, and invasion of privacy that can arise when conducting business through the Internet. Good students might explore other issues as well, including the liability of Internet service providers, the difficulty in tracing online messages to their source, privacy and security of personal information, and jurisdiction.

Question 4

Distinguish between a tort and a breach of contract.

Accepted Answer

A tort involves conduct that i

Question 5

When a person throws a hammer at another and that person ducks, this is an example of an assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain how your right to defend yourself is limited.

Accepted Answer

You are permitted to

Question 7

It is possible for wrongful conduct to be both a tort and a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When you loan your camera to someone and they sells it to a third party, for what can you sue the person to whom you loaned the camera?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you loan your camera to someone...

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding inducing breach of contract is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inducing breach of contract often involves an employer persuading an employee of another business to leave that employment and work for him or her. 
B)  Inducing breach of contract requires establishing that there was a contract that was breached and that the person being sued knew about the contract and intentionally induced the breach. 
C)  Inducing breach of contract can be committed when a supplier is persuaded to abandon one customer in favour of another. 
D)  Inducing breach of contract can be committed when a customer is persuaded to breach its contract with a competing supplier. 
E)  Inducing breach of contract occurs when one party has contractually agreed to perform certain obligations and then fails to perform. 
A)  Inducing breach of contract often involves an employer persuading an employee of another business to leave that employment and work for him or her. 
B)  Inducing breach of contract requires establishing that there was a contract that was breached and that the person being sued knew about the contract and intentionally induced the breach. 
C)  Inducing breach of contract can be committed when a supplier is persuaded to abandon one customer in favour of another. 
D)  Inducing breach of contract can be committed when a customer is persuaded to breach its contract with a competing supplier. 
E)  Inducing breach of contract occurs when one party has contractually agreed to perform certain obligations and then fails to perform.

Question 10

Explain under what circumstances the defence of fair comment can be lost.

Accepted Answer

If the statement is motivated by malicio

Question 11

What is the tort that arises when a person attacks the reputation of another's product or business by spreading a false rumour?

Accepted Answer

Injurious Falsehood

Question 12

Explain what is meant by punitive damages and when such remedies would be available in a tort action.

Accepted Answer

Punitive damages are monetary compensati

Question 13

Read the following and indicate the false statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  If a person were given a blood transfusion after making it clear that she didn't want one, the cause of action would be defamation. 
B)  If a person suffers a loss because a salesman knowingly made a false statement that he knew the other would rely on to his detriment, the cause of action could be deceit. 
C)  If falling over boxes wrongfully left in his garage by a delivery company injured a person, the cause of action could be trespass. 
D)  If a person suffers damage because of wiring improperly installed by John for his employer, World Wires Ltd., the cause of action against John could be negligence, and World Wires Ltd. could be sued as well. 
E)  If the odour from a neighbour's smokehouse made it impossible for you to use your pool, the proper action is nuisance. 
A)  If a person were given a blood transfusion after making it clear that she didn't want one, the cause of action would be defamation. 
B)  If a person suffers a loss because a salesman knowingly made a false statement that he knew the other would rely on to his detriment, the cause of action could be deceit. 
C)  If falling over boxes wrongfully left in his garage by a delivery company injured a person, the cause of action could be trespass. 
D)  If a person suffers damage because of wiring improperly installed by John for his employer, World Wires Ltd., the cause of action against John could be negligence, and World Wires Ltd. could be sued as well. 
E)  If the odour from a neighbour's smokehouse made it impossible for you to use your pool, the proper action is nuisance.

Question 14

A telephone used to harass people on the other side of the city, interfering with the enjoyment of their property, can be seen as evidence of trespass to land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Distinguish between libel and slander.

Accepted Answer

Libel is written defamation (i

Question 16

Explain where the defence of fair comment would be available.

Accepted Answer

Where someone is a public figure or some

Question 17

Outline the elements required for a breach of confidence.

Accepted Answer

A breach of confidence takes p

Question 18

Bubba, an angry, foul-mouthed fan, yelled insults at Rob, a professional athlete, as Rob was leaving the field. Bubba suddenly rushed toward Rob, and although Rob tried to defend himself by throwing his gym bag at Bubba, Bubba hit him above the eye, causing a serious cut that required stitches. Bubba was arrested, convicted, and sentenced in a criminal action for his attack. Rob, a starting player, missed ten games because of the injury. Based on these facts, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The insults yelled at Rob would in themselves, give Rob the right to hit Bubba with his gym bag. 
B)  If Bubba sued Rob for hitting him with the gym bag, Rob would most likely argue that it was justified on the basis of self-defence. 
C)  Although Rob suffered damages because of the attack, he could not sue Bubba in a civil action because a criminal action had been taken and the same incident cannot result in both types of proceedings. 
D)  Rob could succeed in an action against Bubba for the tort of nuisance. 
E)  The attack by Bubba shows the elements of the torts of assault and battery: the assault was the hit; the battery was the sudden rush towards Rob. 
A)  The insults yelled at Rob would in themselves, give Rob the right to hit Bubba with his gym bag. 
B)  If Bubba sued Rob for hitting him with the gym bag, Rob would most likely argue that it was justified on the basis of self-defence. 
C)  Although Rob suffered damages because of the attack, he could not sue Bubba in a civil action because a criminal action had been taken and the same incident cannot result in both types of proceedings. 
D)  Rob could succeed in an action against Bubba for the tort of nuisance. 
E)  The attack by Bubba shows the elements of the torts of assault and battery: the assault was the hit; the battery was the sudden rush towards Rob.

Question 19

Although nothing at all had been stolen, the store detective thought Al and Ed had stolen some records. After they exited from the store, the detective said to both of them, "Hold it! You'll have to wait right here for the police. You'll be charged with theft!" While Ed stopped and protested, Al just hurried off and drove away. Ed felt compelled to submit to the detective. After some time the police finally arrived. It was only then that the detective realized that no crime had been committed. Ed was released. On these facts, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both Al and Ed could sue for assault and battery. 
B)  Neither Al or Ed could sue because neither was confined in a closed space. 
C)  Both Al and Ed could sue for the tort of false imprisonment because both had been falsely accused of committing a crime. 
D)  Both Al and Ed could sue for the tort of false imprisonment because there had been no crime committed. 
E)  Only Ed has a cause of action for false imprisonment. 
A)  Both Al and Ed could sue for assault and battery. 
B)  Neither Al or Ed could sue because neither was confined in a closed space. 
C)  Both Al and Ed could sue for the tort of false imprisonment because both had been falsely accused of committing a crime. 
D)  Both Al and Ed could sue for the tort of false imprisonment because there had been no crime committed. 
E)  Only Ed has a cause of action for false imprisonment.

Question 20

Some people have implied permission to be on your land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the case of WeGo Kayaking Ltd. v. Sewid,

When someone spreads false information about another product, he can be sued for what?

Discuss the particular legal issues that can arise through the use of the Internet.

Distinguish between a tort and a breach of contract.

When a person throws a hammer at another and that person ducks, this is an example of an assault.

Explain how your right to defend yourself is limited.

It is possible for wrongful conduct to be both a tort and a crime.

When you loan your camera to someone and they sells it to a third party, for what can you sue the person to whom you loaned the camera?

Which of the following statements regarding inducing breach of contract is false?

Explain under what circumstances the defence of fair comment can be lost.

What is the tort that arises when a person attacks the reputation of another's product or business by spreading a false rumour?

Explain what is meant by punitive damages and when such remedies would be available in a tort action.

Read the following and indicate the false statement.

A telephone used to harass people on the other side of the city, interfering with the enjoyment of their property, can be seen as evidence of trespass to land.

Distinguish between libel and slander.

Explain where the defence of fair comment would be available.

Outline the elements required for a breach of confidence.

Some people have implied permission to be on your land.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

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Exam 4: Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

In the case of WeGo Kayaking Ltd. v. Sewid,

When someone spreads false information about another product, he can be sued for what?

Discuss the particular legal issues that can arise through the use of the Internet.

Distinguish between a tort and a breach of contract.

When a person throws a hammer at another and that person ducks, this is an example of an assault.

Explain how your right to defend yourself is limited.

It is possible for wrongful conduct to be both a tort and a crime.

When you loan your camera to someone and they sells it to a third party, for what can you sue the person to whom you loaned the camera?

Which of the following statements regarding inducing breach of contract is false?

Explain under what circumstances the defence of fair comment can be lost.

What is the tort that arises when a person attacks the reputation of another's product or business by spreading a false rumour?

Explain what is meant by punitive damages and when such remedies would be available in a tort action.

Read the following and indicate the false statement.

A telephone used to harass people on the other side of the city, interfering with the enjoyment of their property, can be seen as evidence of trespass to land.

Distinguish between libel and slander.

Explain where the defence of fair comment would be available.

Outline the elements required for a breach of confidence.

Some people have implied permission to be on your land.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

Filters