Question 1

Injurious falsehood is often called trade slander or product defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A person will not succeed in an action for defamation unless the falsehood has been told to some third party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A continuing trespass can be remedied by damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Conversion takes place in all of the following instances except

Accepted Answer

A)  a person intentionally takes the goods of another person for her own purposes. 
B)  a person steals goods belonging to another. 
C)  a person acquires possession of goods through deceit and the goods are destroyed. 
D)  a person comes into possession of goods lawfully, but refuses to return them after a proper request. 
E)  a person sells or wrongfully disposes of goods belonging to someone else. 
A)  a person intentionally takes the goods of another person for her own purposes. 
B)  a person steals goods belonging to another. 
C)  a person acquires possession of goods through deceit and the goods are destroyed. 
D)  a person comes into possession of goods lawfully, but refuses to return them after a proper request. 
E)  a person sells or wrongfully disposes of goods belonging to someone else.

Question 5

Explain the requirements under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Accepted Answer

This federal statute regulates the colle

Question 6

Which of the following is true in respect of privacy law in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizations in the private sector are subject to legislated responsibilities with respect to the personal information they collect. 
B)  Privacy protection is found primarily in the common law. 
C)  The power to enact privacy legislation has been exclusively granted to the federal government. 
D)  Privacy laws are generally considered unnecessary because voluntary privacy protection has been so successful. 
E)  The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act is designed primarily to regulate the government in its collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. 
A)  Organizations in the private sector are subject to legislated responsibilities with respect to the personal information they collect. 
B)  Privacy protection is found primarily in the common law. 
C)  The power to enact privacy legislation has been exclusively granted to the federal government. 
D)  Privacy laws are generally considered unnecessary because voluntary privacy protection has been so successful. 
E)  The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act is designed primarily to regulate the government in its collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

Question 7

Trevor and Roger, employees of Ezon Ltd., accidentally dropped a crate that they were unloading. The crate just missed an 80-year-old woman, Mrs. Sloe, who was on her way to the bus stop. She was not hurt at all, nor upset because it fell behind her. Just to be sure she wasn't hurt or upset, Trevor said, "Let me take your arm and help you to the bus." She agreed, so he took her by the arm and walked with her for the rest of the block. When they arrived at the bus stop where others were waiting, she then turned to him, screaming, "Let go of me! You have no right to touch me!" With that, she hit him with her purse. On these facts, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mrs. Sloe could successfully sue Trevor and Roger for negligence. 
B)  Mrs. Sloe could successfully sue Trevor for battery. 
C)  In law, battery was committed by Mrs. Sloe. 
D)  In a negligence action, the standard of care owed by workers is to do the best they can. 
E)  To avoid a negligence action, the standard of care owed by workers is to act sincerely and with goodwill. 
A)  Mrs. Sloe could successfully sue Trevor and Roger for negligence. 
B)  Mrs. Sloe could successfully sue Trevor for battery. 
C)  In law, battery was committed by Mrs. Sloe. 
D)  In a negligence action, the standard of care owed by workers is to do the best they can. 
E)  To avoid a negligence action, the standard of care owed by workers is to act sincerely and with goodwill.

Question 8

Health information is not specifically protected by legislation in any province.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Read the following and indicate the true 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 negligence. 
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 defamation. 
C)  If falling over boxes wrongfully left in his garage by a delivery company injured a person, the cause of action could be breach of contract. 
D)  If a person suffers damage because of wiring improperly installed by John for his employer, World Wires Ltd., only John could be sued for negligence. 
E)  If the odour from a neighbour's smokehouse made it impossible for you to use your pool, the proper action would be 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 negligence. 
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 defamation. 
C)  If falling over boxes wrongfully left in his garage by a delivery company injured a person, the cause of action could be breach of contract. 
D)  If a person suffers damage because of wiring improperly installed by John for his employer, World Wires Ltd., only John could be sued for negligence. 
E)  If the odour from a neighbour's smokehouse made it impossible for you to use your pool, the proper action would be nuisance.

Question 10

If someone sells imitation Seiko watches without permission, for what can she be sued by Seiko?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If someone sells imitation Seiko watches without...

Question 11

What is detinue?

Accepted Answer

Detinue involves the wrongful

Question 12

Explain under what circumstances the defence of qualified privileges can be lost.

Accepted Answer

Where it can be shown that the person ma

Question 13

Regarding the tort of false imprisonment, will anything short of complete restraint amount to imprisonment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when one person surrender

Question 14

Explain any limitation on the principle of vicarious liability in the employment context.

Accepted Answer

An employer is responsible onl

Question 15

The tort of deceit involves

Accepted Answer

A)  a negligent misstatement by a professional. 
B)  use of the criminal justice to improperly attack a competitor. 
C)  the fraudulent and intentional misleading of another person, causing damage. 
D)  the intentional misappropriation of the property of another. 
E)  misleading the public as to the origin of a particular good. 
A)  a negligent misstatement by a professional. 
B)  use of the criminal justice to improperly attack a competitor. 
C)  the fraudulent and intentional misleading of another person, causing damage. 
D)  the intentional misappropriation of the property of another. 
E)  misleading the public as to the origin of a particular good.

Question 16

Explain under what circumstances the defence of qualified privilege is available.

Accepted Answer

When defamatory communications

Question 17

When a court hears a breach of contract dispute, its job is to

Accepted Answer

A)  punish the offender. 
B)  help the plaintiff. 
C)  protect the state. 
D)  compensate the victim of the breach. 
E)  reward the defendant. 
A)  punish the offender. 
B)  help the plaintiff. 
C)  protect the state. 
D)  compensate the victim of the breach. 
E)  reward the defendant.

Question 18

Words that are basically innocent such as "Mary had a baby yesterday" can become defamatory when combined with information that the hearer has, such as the fact that Mary is a Catholic nun. This hidden meaning is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Words that are basically innocent such as...

Question 19

With regard to the law of tort, which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  A negligent person causing physical injury to another is responsible to the full extent of the injury suffered, even though the injured person suffered more than would reasonably be expected because of a special weakness. 
B)  An act must be intentional to be classified as a tort. 
C)  Although a person was not careless and intended no harm, he could still be sued successfully by someone harmed by a dangerous substance that escaped from his property. 
D)  Although a signed consent form appears to be a defence to a claim of battery, the court will look to see if it was informed consent, that is, if the person was told all the relevant facts that would allow a reasonable person to make a decision. 
E)  If the court finds the plaintiff contributorily negligent, causing 20% of his loss, he must suffer that portion of the loss and will not be compensated for it by the defendant. 
A)  A negligent person causing physical injury to another is responsible to the full extent of the injury suffered, even though the injured person suffered more than would reasonably be expected because of a special weakness. 
B)  An act must be intentional to be classified as a tort. 
C)  Although a person was not careless and intended no harm, he could still be sued successfully by someone harmed by a dangerous substance that escaped from his property. 
D)  Although a signed consent form appears to be a defence to a claim of battery, the court will look to see if it was informed consent, that is, if the person was told all the relevant facts that would allow a reasonable person to make a decision. 
E)  If the court finds the plaintiff contributorily negligent, causing 20% of his loss, he must suffer that portion of the loss and will not be compensated for it by the defendant.

Question 20

Until recently, there was no tort of invasion of privacy in common law, but in at least one province, an American legal concept was imported and adopted as a privacy tort. This tort is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  defamation. 
B)  invasion of privacy. 
C)  intrusion upon seclusion. 
D)  nuisance. 
E)  interference of privacy. 
A)  defamation. 
B)  invasion of privacy. 
C)  intrusion upon seclusion. 
D)  nuisance. 
E)  interference of privacy.

Injurious falsehood is often called trade slander or product defamation.

A person will not succeed in an action for defamation unless the falsehood has been told to some third party.

A continuing trespass can be remedied by damages.

Conversion takes place in all of the following instances except

Explain the requirements under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Which of the following is true in respect of privacy law in Canada?

Health information is not specifically protected by legislation in any province.

Read the following and indicate the true statement.

If someone sells imitation Seiko watches without permission, for what can she be sued by Seiko?

What is detinue?

Explain under what circumstances the defence of qualified privileges can be lost.

Regarding the tort of false imprisonment, will anything short of complete restraint amount to imprisonment?

Explain any limitation on the principle of vicarious liability in the employment context.

The tort of deceit involves

Explain under what circumstances the defence of qualified privilege is available.

When a court hears a breach of contract dispute, its job is to

Words that are basically innocent such as "Mary had a baby yesterday" can become defamatory when combined with information that the hearer has, such as the fact that Mary is a Catholic nun. This hidden meaning is referred to as ________.

With regard to the law of tort, which of the following is false?

Until recently, there was no tort of invasion of privacy in common law, but in at least one province, an American legal concept was imported and adopted as a privacy tort. This tort is known as

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

Injurious falsehood is often called trade slander or product defamation.

A person will not succeed in an action for defamation unless the falsehood has been told to some third party.

A continuing trespass can be remedied by damages.

Conversion takes place in all of the following instances except

Explain the requirements under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Which of the following is true in respect of privacy law in Canada?

Health information is not specifically protected by legislation in any province.

Read the following and indicate the true statement.

If someone sells imitation Seiko watches without permission, for what can she be sued by Seiko?

What is detinue?

Explain under what circumstances the defence of qualified privileges can be lost.

Regarding the tort of false imprisonment, will anything short of complete restraint amount to imprisonment?

Explain any limitation on the principle of vicarious liability in the employment context.

The tort of deceit involves

Explain under what circumstances the defence of qualified privilege is available.

When a court hears a breach of contract dispute, its job is to

Words that are basically innocent such as "Mary had a baby yesterday" can become defamatory when combined with information that the hearer has, such as the fact that Mary is a Catholic nun. This hidden meaning is referred to as ________.

With regard to the law of tort, which of the following is false?

Until recently, there was no tort of invasion of privacy in common law, but in at least one province, an American legal concept was imported and adopted as a privacy tort. This tort is known as

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