Question 1

Intentional deceit for personal gain may be unethical but it does not give rise to liability for fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ichiro is injured in a two-car accident and sues Heather, the driver of the other vehicle, alleging negligence. Heather claims that Ichiro was driving more carelessly than she was. Comparative negligence may reduce Ichiro's recovery

Accepted Answer

A) even if Ichiro was only slightly at fault. 
B) only if Ichiro and Heather were equally at fault. 
C) only if Ichiro was less at fault than Heather. 
D) only if Ichiro was more at fault than Heather. 
A) even if Ichiro was only slightly at fault. 
B) only if Ichiro and Heather were equally at fault. 
C) only if Ichiro was less at fault than Heather. 
D) only if Ichiro was more at fault than Heather.

Question 3

Rita brings a tort action against Santo and proves all of the elements of the claim. Santo's successful defense will

Accepted Answer

A) release the defendant from partial or full liability for the tortious act. 
B) impose liability on Rita for any harm to Santo arising from the suit. 
C) further no legitimate purpose and violate the due process clause. 
D) toll the statute of limitations. 
A) release the defendant from partial or full liability for the tortious act. 
B) impose liability on Rita for any harm to Santo arising from the suit. 
C) further no legitimate purpose and violate the due process clause. 
D) toll the statute of limitations.

Question 4

Hilo tells the Internal Revenue Service that Jon "cheated on his taxes." This can lead to Hilo's liability for defamation if the statement is

Accepted Answer

A) contemptuous. 
B) an opinion. 
C) true. 
D) false. 
A) contemptuous. 
B) an opinion. 
C) true. 
D) false.

Question 5

Publication of false information about another's property is not a tort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A business firm has a duty to exercise reasonable care to protect its business invitees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Bram knows that the pipes in his building leak, but he tells Cass, a potential buyer, that there are no leaks. On this assurance, Cass buys the building. On learning the truth, she may sue Bram for

Accepted Answer

A) defamation. 
B) conversion. 
C) fraudulent misrepresentation. 
D) wrongful interference with a business relationship. 
A) defamation. 
B) conversion. 
C) fraudulent misrepresentation. 
D) wrongful interference with a business relationship.

Question 8

Data Analytics, Inc., and eProducts Corporation market competing software products. Data Analytics launches an ad campaign claiming that eProducts, instead of testing software before it is marketed, has customers "test" the software by using it. eProducts knows this is not true but begins to lose sales to Data Analytics. On what ground could eProducts sue Data Analytics for injury to eProducts' reputation?

Accepted Answer

eProducts could sue Data Analytics for d

Question 9

In a digital ad, Geo Treks, a retail sports equipment store, falsely accuses its competitor Headwaters of selling stolen kayaks and other gear. Headwaters' sales decrease. Geo Treks has most likely committed

Accepted Answer

A) conversion. 
B) none of the choices. 
C) slander of quality. 
D) slander of title. 
A) conversion. 
B) none of the choices. 
C) slander of quality. 
D) slander of title.

Question 10

In an online blog, Oren states that Publicity Corporation invaded the privacy of individuals to collect marketing data for its clients. If the firm can prove all of the elements of defamation and Oren cannot assert a sufficient defense, Oren is most likely liable for

Accepted Answer

A) contempt. 
B) malice. 
C) libel. 
D) slander. 
A) contempt. 
B) malice. 
C) libel. 
D) slander.

Question 11

False imprisonment occurs only when a person justifiably restrains another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Intentional physical contact with another is not a battery unless the contact is unexcused, harmful, or offensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When someone suffers injury because of another's failure to live up to a required duty of care, negligence occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If no legally recognized injury or harm results from a given negligent act, there is nothing to compensate-in effect, no tort exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cato is driving a car in which Diego is a passenger when an accident occurs. Diego is not injured. In Diego's tort action against Cato for negligence, Cato can most likely assert as a successful defense that

Accepted Answer

A) Diego breached his duty to warn the driver of the impending accident. 
B) Cato did not intend to cause an accident. 
C) the risk of a car accident was foreseeable. 
D) Diego was not injured. 
A) Diego breached his duty to warn the driver of the impending accident. 
B) Cato did not intend to cause an accident. 
C) the risk of a car accident was foreseeable. 
D) Diego was not injured.

Question 16

If an owner consents to the taking of his or her property, a failure to return cannot be a tort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The standard of reasonable care for a professional is the same as that of an ordinary person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A business cannot use puffery without liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ciera is injured when a roofing tile breaks free, falls from the roof of a building, and strikes her. If Ciera brings a successful tort action against the building's owner, she may be awarded special damages to compensate her for

Accepted Answer

A) monetary losses, such as medical expenses. 
B) nonmonetary aspects of the harm suffered, such as pain and suffering. 
C) egregious or reprehensible conduct by the defendant. 
D) all of the choices. 
A) monetary losses, such as medical expenses. 
B) nonmonetary aspects of the harm suffered, such as pain and suffering. 
C) egregious or reprehensible conduct by the defendant. 
D) all of the choices.

Question 20

Margo is harmed when Nell defames her. If Margo brings a successful tort action against Nell, she may be awarded general damages to compensate him for

Accepted Answer

A) monetary losses, such as lost wages and benefits. 
B) nonmonetary aspects of the harm suffered, such as loss of reputation. 
C) the defendant's reckless disregard of the effect on the life of another. 
D) all of the choices. 
A) monetary losses, such as lost wages and benefits. 
B) nonmonetary aspects of the harm suffered, such as loss of reputation. 
C) the defendant's reckless disregard of the effect on the life of another. 
D) all of the choices.

Exam 6: Tort Law

Intentional deceit for personal gain may be unethical but it does not give rise to liability for fraud.

Ichiro is injured in a two-car accident and sues Heather, the driver of the other vehicle, alleging negligence. Heather claims that Ichiro was driving more carelessly than she was. Comparative negligence may reduce Ichiro's recovery

Rita brings a tort action against Santo and proves all of the elements of the claim. Santo's successful defense will

Hilo tells the Internal Revenue Service that Jon "cheated on his taxes." This can lead to Hilo's liability for defamation if the statement is

Publication of false information about another's property is not a tort.

A business firm has a duty to exercise reasonable care to protect its business invitees.

Bram knows that the pipes in his building leak, but he tells Cass, a potential buyer, that there are no leaks. On this assurance, Cass buys the building. On learning the truth, she may sue Bram for

In a digital ad, Geo Treks, a retail sports equipment store, falsely accuses its competitor Headwaters of selling stolen kayaks and other gear. Headwaters' sales decrease. Geo Treks has most likely committed

In an online blog, Oren states that Publicity Corporation invaded the privacy of individuals to collect marketing data for its clients. If the firm can prove all of the elements of defamation and Oren cannot assert a sufficient defense, Oren is most likely liable for

False imprisonment occurs only when a person justifiably restrains another.

Intentional physical contact with another is not a battery unless the contact is unexcused, harmful, or offensive.

When someone suffers injury because of another's failure to live up to a required duty of care, negligence occurs.

If no legally recognized injury or harm results from a given negligent act, there is nothing to compensate-in effect, no tort exists.

Cato is driving a car in which Diego is a passenger when an accident occurs. Diego is not injured. In Diego's tort action against Cato for negligence, Cato can most likely assert as a successful defense that

If an owner consents to the taking of his or her property, a failure to return cannot be a tort.

The standard of reasonable care for a professional is the same as that of an ordinary person.

A business cannot use puffery without liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.

Ciera is injured when a roofing tile breaks free, falls from the roof of a building, and strikes her. If Ciera brings a successful tort action against the building's owner, she may be awarded special damages to compensate her for

Margo is harmed when Nell defames her. If Margo brings a successful tort action against Nell, she may be awarded general damages to compensate him for

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