Question 1

Biff trespasses on Cruise Auto's property. Through the use of reasonable force, Cruise's security guard Dan detains Biff until the police arrive. Cruise

Accepted Answer

A)  is liable for assault. 
B)  is liable for defamation. 
C)  is liable for false imprisonment. 
D)  is not liable for any tort. 
A)  is liable for assault. 
B)  is liable for defamation. 
C)  is liable for false imprisonment. 
D)  is not liable for any tort.

Question 2

Richard, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. When the road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading, Richard is sued by motorists and hikers injured in the collapse. As a professional engineer, Richard is held to the same standard of care as

Accepted Answer

A)  ordinary persons. 
B)  other engineers. 
C)  other professionals, including doctors, dentists, and lawyers. 
D)  those injured in the collapse of the bridge. 
A)  ordinary persons. 
B)  other engineers. 
C)  other professionals, including doctors, dentists, and lawyers. 
D)  those injured in the collapse of the bridge.

Question 3

A person will not be liable for wrongful interference if the interference results from legitimate competitive behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Making statements that make a reasonable person doubt another's legal ownership of property is not a tort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If no harm results from a negligent action, there can be no suit for damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Jay's Mini-Golf Park fails to maintain its equipment and Kelly, a patron, is injured. Jay's likely has committed

Accepted Answer

A)  assault. 
B)  battery. 
C)  false imprisonment. 
D)  negligence. 
A)  assault. 
B)  battery. 
C)  false imprisonment. 
D)  negligence.

Question 7

Lewis violates a Maryland state statute that defines and prohibits the crimes of assault and battery. Maryland prosecutes Lewis. A state court orders Lewis to pay a fine. This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  a criminal prosecution. 
B)  a tort lawsuit. 
C)  interference with Lewis in a way not permitted by law. 
D)  none of the choices. 
A)  a criminal prosecution. 
B)  a tort lawsuit. 
C)  interference with Lewis in a way not permitted by law. 
D)  none of the choices.

Question 8

Buddy's Burgers advertises so effectively that the regular customers of its competitor Slider Sandwiches patronize Buddy's instead of Slider. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion. 
B)  wrongful interference with a business relationship . 
C)  wrongful interference with a contractual relationship. 
D)  none of the choices. 
A)  conversion. 
B)  wrongful interference with a business relationship . 
C)  wrongful interference with a contractual relationship. 
D)  none of the choices.

Question 9

Threats of physical force that result in a person being afraid to leave can constitute false imprisonment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A statement made with the intention of deceiving another is puffery .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Through tort law, the state prosecutes those who commit criminal acts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Clay, a driver for Delivery Company, causes a multi-vehicle accident on a city street. Clay and Delivery are liable to

Accepted Answer

A)  all those who were injured. 
B)  only those who were uninsured. 
C)  only those whose injuries could have been reasonably foreseen. 
D)  only those whose vehicles were closest to Clay's vehicle. 
A)  all those who were injured. 
B)  only those who were uninsured. 
C)  only those whose injuries could have been reasonably foreseen. 
D)  only those whose vehicles were closest to Clay's vehicle.

Question 13

Shelly owns Reclaim & Restore (R&R), a demolition company. Demolition of a Quad City brownstone by an R&R crew injures Penny, a spectator. Under the doctrine of strict liability, Shelly must pay for Penny's injury

Accepted Answer

A)  only if the R&R crew failed to use reasonable care. 
B)  only if the R&R crew was greater than 50 percent at fault. 
C)  only if the R&R crew was entirely at fault. 
D)  without regard to the fault of the R&R crew. 
A)  only if the R&R crew failed to use reasonable care. 
B)  only if the R&R crew was greater than 50 percent at fault. 
C)  only if the R&R crew was entirely at fault. 
D)  without regard to the fault of the R&R crew.

Question 14

Through fines, imprisonment, and possibly death, the state punishes those who commit torts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion. 
B)  trespass to personal property. 
C)  slander of quality. 
D)  slander of title. 
A)  conversion. 
B)  trespass to personal property. 
C)  slander of quality. 
D)  slander of title.

Question 16

Larry takes Kyla's accounting textbook and hides it so that she cannot find it during the week before the exam. Larry most likely committed

Accepted Answer

A)  disparagement of property. 
B)  interference with a business relationship. 
C)  trespass to land. 
D)  trespass to personal property. 
A)  disparagement of property. 
B)  interference with a business relationship. 
C)  trespass to land. 
D)  trespass to personal property.

Question 17

In a tweet to Ann, a reporter for the website Blast!, Carl falsely accuses Database Corporation of cheating on its taxes. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  defamation. 
B)  not defamation because it is an opinion. 
C)  not defamation because it refers to a crime, not a tort. 
D)  not defamation because it was communicated electronically. 
A)  defamation. 
B)  not defamation because it is an opinion. 
C)  not defamation because it refers to a crime, not a tort. 
D)  not defamation because it was communicated electronically.

Question 18

DIY, a retail hardware store, must use reasonable care on its premises to warn its invitees of

Accepted Answer

A)  all possible dangers. 
B)  hidden dangers. 
C)  dangers about which the business does not, or should not, know. 
D)  no dangers. 
A)  all possible dangers. 
B)  hidden dangers. 
C)  dangers about which the business does not, or should not, know. 
D)  no dangers.

Question 19

Excavation, Inc., uses explosives to prepare land for construction projects. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because

Accepted Answer

A)  Excavation is a corporation. 
B)  the activity is inherently negligent. 
C)  the activity is extremely risky. 
D)  the amount of liability can be added to the costs of construction. 
A)  Excavation is a corporation. 
B)  the activity is inherently negligent. 
C)  the activity is extremely risky. 
D)  the amount of liability can be added to the costs of construction.

Question 20

Noah commits an assault and battery against Odell, causing her injuries. Odell files a lawsuit against Noah. A state court orders Noah to pay Odell for her injuries. This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  a criminal prosecution. 
B)  a tort case. 
C)  interference with Noah in a way not permitted by law. 
D)  none of the choices. 
A)  a criminal prosecution. 
B)  a tort case. 
C)  interference with Noah in a way not permitted by law. 
D)  none of the choices.

Exam 5: Business Torts

Biff trespasses on Cruise Auto's property. Through the use of reasonable force, Cruise's security guard Dan detains Biff until the police arrive. Cruise

Richard, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. When the road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading, Richard is sued by motorists and hikers injured in the collapse. As a professional engineer, Richard is held to the same standard of care as

A person will not be liable for wrongful interference if the interference results from legitimate competitive behavior.

Making statements that make a reasonable person doubt another's legal ownership of property is not a tort.

If no harm results from a negligent action, there can be no suit for damages.

Jay's Mini-Golf Park fails to maintain its equipment and Kelly, a patron, is injured. Jay's likely has committed

Lewis violates a Maryland state statute that defines and prohibits the crimes of assault and battery. Maryland prosecutes Lewis. A state court orders Lewis to pay a fine. This illustrates

Buddy's Burgers advertises so effectively that the regular customers of its competitor Slider Sandwiches patronize Buddy's instead of Slider. This is

Threats of physical force that result in a person being afraid to leave can constitute false imprisonment.

A statement made with the intention of deceiving another is puffery .

Through tort law, the state prosecutes those who commit criminal acts.

Clay, a driver for Delivery Company, causes a multi-vehicle accident on a city street. Clay and Delivery are liable to

Shelly owns Reclaim & Restore (R&R), a demolition company. Demolition of a Quad City brownstone by an R&R crew injures Penny, a spectator. Under the doctrine of strict liability, Shelly must pay for Penny's injury

Through fines, imprisonment, and possibly death, the state punishes those who commit torts.

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

Larry takes Kyla's accounting textbook and hides it so that she cannot find it during the week before the exam. Larry most likely committed

In a tweet to Ann, a reporter for the website Blast!, Carl falsely accuses Database Corporation of cheating on its taxes. This is

DIY, a retail hardware store, must use reasonable care on its premises to warn its invitees of

Excavation, Inc., uses explosives to prepare land for construction projects. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because

Noah commits an assault and battery against Odell, causing her injuries. Odell files a lawsuit against Noah. A state court orders Noah to pay Odell for her injuries. This illustrates

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