Exam 8: Intentional Torts and Business Torts

An intentional tort involves conduct in which

There are four elements to a defamation case and the plaintiff in any kind of lawsuit must prove one of the four elements to prevail.

Lori works for Big Corporation.The existing contract between Lori and Big Corporation can be terminated at will by either party.Richard,the owner of a small store,offers to pay Lori much more money if she will leave Big Corporation and work for his store.When Lori starts to work for Richard,Big Corporation correctly claims Richard is liable for tortious interference with a contract.

The ruling in the landmark case of New York Times v.Sullivanwas that a public official can win a defamation case

Working out some frustrations after a bad game,Jessica angrily hits a baseball and then sees it is flying toward the umpire.She yells,"Watch out!" The umpire ducks and the ball misses him.Since there was no physical contact,no assault or battery occurred.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the differences between contract,tort,and criminal law?

The single recovery principle requires a court to settle a matter once and for all by awarding a lump sum for past and future expenses.

If Gloria threw a rock that hit Merle,she is liable for an intentional tort of battery only if she intended to injure or harm Merle.

Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for conduct that is extreme and outrageous.

On its website,Otrex,Inc.claimed that its pain reliever was more effective than Nelton,a competing pain reliever.Discuss the elements that Nelton must prove to win a case against Otrex under the Lanham Act.

Jim told his manager,Lana,that a co-worker,Diane,had been in prison for theft.Lana checked into the matter and when she learned that Diane had served time in prison for theft,she fired her.

Adam decided to play a practical joke on Linda,a co-worker.As Linda was leaving the office one night,Adam,wearing a mask,stepped out from behind some bushes.He pointed a handgun made out of licorice at her and demanded her purse.He then pushed the candy gun to her head and told her if she told anybody he'd kill her.Linda was very scared during the whole incident.She did not think it was funny when Adam pulled the mask off and took a bite out of the gun as he gave her the purse back. -Which statement is correct?

A salesclerk at Sparkle Jewelry Store observed a customer remove a ring from a display case and put it in his pocket.In most states,Sparkle

Which of the following statements about torts is correct?

Runyon was ready to sign a two-year agreement with Barnett Corp.to become Barnett's sales representative for a three-state area.LaPrise,who wants to be the representative for that area,threatens Runyon with bodily harm if he takes the position.Runyon decides his physical well being is more important to him than the job,so he does not accept the position.LaPrise

Adam decided to play a practical joke on Linda,a co-worker.As Linda was leaving the office one night,Adam,wearing a mask,stepped out from behind some bushes.He pointed a handgun made out of licorice at her and demanded her purse.He then pushed the candy gun to her head and told her if she told anybody he'd kill her.Linda was very scared during the whole incident.She did not think it was funny when Adam pulled the mask off and took a bite out of the gun as he gave her the purse back. -Did Adam commit the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress?

The elements in a defamation case are:

Which of the following guarantees that a witness testifying in a court or legislature may never be sued for defamation?

Angela sued Tom for battery.Angela was awarded $30,000 for future medical expenses.Five years after the award,Angela realizes that her medical expenses will far exceed $30,000.Under the single recovery principle,

Written defamation is _____;oral defamation is _______.