Question 1

Defense of others is a defense to an allegation of battery.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Robin is a spectator at State Tennis Tournament, an athletic competition. Regarding the risk of injury, Robin assumes the risks​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​attributable to the tournament in any way. 
B)  ​different from the risks normally associated with the tournament. 
C)  ​greater than the risks normally associated with the tournament. 
D)  ​normally associated with the tournament. 
A)  ​attributable to the tournament in any way. 
B)  ​different from the risks normally associated with the tournament. 
C)  ​greater than the risks normally associated with the tournament. 
D)  ​normally associated with the tournament.

Question 3

The purpose of tort law is to provide remedies for the violation of various protected interests.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An individual's privacy is invaded if his or her likeness is used for commercial purposes without permission.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Legitimate competitive behavior is a permissible interference with a contractual relationship even if it results in a breaking of the contract.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

After a dinner at Rosario's Italian Café, Susie believes that she was overcharged and shoves Theo, the waiter. Theo sues Susie, alleging that the shove was a battery. Susis is liable​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​if Rosario's did not actually overcharge Susis. 
B)  ​if the shove was offensive. 
C)  ​if Susis acted out of malice. 
D)  ​under no circumstances-there was no physical injury. 
A)  ​if Rosario's did not actually overcharge Susis. 
B)  ​if the shove was offensive. 
C)  ​if Susis acted out of malice. 
D)  ​under no circumstances-there was no physical injury.

Question 7

Data Analytics, Inc., and eProducts Corporation market competing software products. Data Analytics launches an advertising 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 8

Precision Craft, Inc., makes tools. While using a Precision tool to replace an electrical fixture, Stan neglects to shut off the power and is electrocuted. Stan's heirs file a suit against Precision. In a contributory negligence jurisdiction, the plaintiffs could recover​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​only if both parties were equally at fault. 
B)  ​only if Stan was less than 50 percent at fault. 
C)  ​only if Precision was more than 51 percent at fault. 
D)  ​nothing. 
A)  ​only if both parties were equally at fault. 
B)  ​only if Stan was less than 50 percent at fault. 
C)  ​only if Precision was more than 51 percent at fault. 
D)  ​nothing.

Question 9

A person assumes all risks associated with any activity in which he or she participates.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Some risks are obvious but, with respect to the duty of care required to establish negligence, a warning is always necessary.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Jon wants to buy Kim's land, but she refuses to sell. Jon begins using subpoenas, court orders, and other formal legal procedures in an unrelenting effort to force Kim to sell. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abuse of process. 
B)  ​appropriation. 
C)  ​wrongful interference with a contractual relationship. 
D)  ​not a tort. 
A)  ​abuse of process. 
B)  ​appropriation. 
C)  ​wrongful interference with a contractual relationship. 
D)  ​not a tort.

Question 12

Oxley throws a rock intending to hit Pieter but misses and hits Ricardo who sustains an injury. Ricardo can most likely recover the cost of his injury from Oxley in a suit based on the tort theory of​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​battery. 
B)  ​conversion. 
C)  ​invasion of privacy. 
D)  ​trespass. 
A)  ​battery. 
B)  ​conversion. 
C)  ​invasion of privacy. 
D)  ​trespass.

Question 13

Tort law provides remedies for acts that cause damage to property.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A Georgia state statute requires commercial vehicle drivers to "fully attend to the operation of the vehicle." Hale, a driver for Interstate Trucking, Inc., is driving and talking on his cell phone when his rig collides with Jocelyn's car, injuring her. Jocelyn's best theory for recovery against Hale and Interstate Trucking is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a Good Samaritan statute. 
B)  ​negligence per se. 
C)  ​res ipsa loquitur. 
D)  ​the "danger invites rescue" doctrine. 
A)  ​a Good Samaritan statute. 
B)  ​negligence per se. 
C)  ​res ipsa loquitur. 
D)  ​the "danger invites rescue" doctrine.

Question 15

The taking of electronic records and data can form the basis of a conversion claim.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A successful defense releases the defendant from liability for a tortious act.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Elise, an emergency medical technician renders aid to a participant in Forest Trail Marathon, an athletic event. Regarding a suit by the participant against Elise for negligence, Elise is immune from liability under​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​no circumstances. 
B)  ​the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. 
C)  ​the "danger invites rescue" doctrine. 
D)  ​an applicable Good Samaritan statute. 
A)  ​no circumstances. 
B)  ​the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. 
C)  ​the "danger invites rescue" doctrine. 
D)  ​an applicable Good Samaritan statute.

Question 18

If it can be shown that a trespass to land was warranted, a complete defense exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Driving his motorcycle negligently, Joe crashes into a streetlight. The streetlight falls onto Kim, who is standing nearby, resulting in her death. But for Joe's negligence, Kim would not have died. Regarding the death, the crash is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the cause in fact. 
B)  ​the intervening cause. 
C)  ​the proximate cause. 
D)  ​the superseding cause. 
A)  ​the cause in fact. 
B)  ​the intervening cause. 
C)  ​the proximate cause. 
D)  ​the superseding cause.

Question 20

Oliver slips and falls on Port Harbor's Tour Boat and is injured. Oliver files a suit against Port Harbor for $500,000. If Oliver is 20 percent at fault and Port Harbor is 80 percent at fault, under the "50 percent rule," Oliver would recover​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​$0. 
B)  ​$250,000. 
C)  ​$400,000. 
D)  ​$500,000. 
A)  ​$0. 
B)  ​$250,000. 
C)  ​$400,000. 
D)  ​$500,000.

Defense of others is a defense to an allegation of battery.

Robin is a spectator at State Tennis Tournament, an athletic competition. Regarding the risk of injury, Robin assumes the risks

The purpose of tort law is to provide remedies for the violation of various protected interests.

An individual's privacy is invaded if his or her likeness is used for commercial purposes without permission.

Legitimate competitive behavior is a permissible interference with a contractual relationship even if it results in a breaking of the contract.

After a dinner at Rosario's Italian Café, Susie believes that she was overcharged and shoves Theo, the waiter. Theo sues Susie, alleging that the shove was a battery. Susis is liable

Precision Craft, Inc., makes tools. While using a Precision tool to replace an electrical fixture, Stan neglects to shut off the power and is electrocuted. Stan's heirs file a suit against Precision. In a contributory negligence jurisdiction, the plaintiffs could recover

A person assumes all risks associated with any activity in which he or she participates.

Some risks are obvious but, with respect to the duty of care required to establish negligence, a warning is always necessary.

Jon wants to buy Kim's land, but she refuses to sell. Jon begins using subpoenas, court orders, and other formal legal procedures in an unrelenting effort to force Kim to sell. This is

Oxley throws a rock intending to hit Pieter but misses and hits Ricardo who sustains an injury. Ricardo can most likely recover the cost of his injury from Oxley in a suit based on the tort theory of

Tort law provides remedies for acts that cause damage to property.

The taking of electronic records and data can form the basis of a conversion claim.

A successful defense releases the defendant from liability for a tortious act.

Elise, an emergency medical technician renders aid to a participant in Forest Trail Marathon, an athletic event. Regarding a suit by the participant against Elise for negligence, Elise is immune from liability under

If it can be shown that a trespass to land was warranted, a complete defense exists.

Driving his motorcycle negligently, Joe crashes into a streetlight. The streetlight falls onto Kim, who is standing nearby, resulting in her death. But for Joe's negligence, Kim would not have died. Regarding the death, the crash is

Oliver slips and falls on Port Harbor's Tour Boat and is injured. Oliver files a suit against Port Harbor for $500,000. If Oliver is 20 percent at fault and Port Harbor is 80 percent at fault, under the "50 percent rule," Oliver would recover

Law and Legal Reasoning

Business and the Constitution

Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Business Ethics

Nature and Terminology

Agreement in Traditional and E-Contracts

Consideration, Capacity, and Legality

Defenses to Contract Enforceability

Third Party Rights and Discharge

Breach of Contract and Remedies

Intellectual Property Rights

Internet Law, Social Media, and Privacy

The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Performance, Breach, and Warranties of Sales and Lease Contracts

Agency Relationships in Business

Small Businesses and Limited Liability Companies

Corporations

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Exam 4: Tort Law

Defense of others is a defense to an allegation of battery.​

Robin is a spectator at State Tennis Tournament, an athletic competition. Regarding the risk of injury, Robin assumes the risks​

The purpose of tort law is to provide remedies for the violation of various protected interests.​

An individual's privacy is invaded if his or her likeness is used for commercial purposes without permission.​

Legitimate competitive behavior is a permissible interference with a contractual relationship even if it results in a breaking of the contract.​

After a dinner at Rosario's Italian Café, Susie believes that she was overcharged and shoves Theo, the waiter. Theo sues Susie, alleging that the shove was a battery. Susis is liable​

Precision Craft, Inc., makes tools. While using a Precision tool to replace an electrical fixture, Stan neglects to shut off the power and is electrocuted. Stan's heirs file a suit against Precision. In a contributory negligence jurisdiction, the plaintiffs could recover​

A person assumes all risks associated with any activity in which he or she participates.​

Some risks are obvious but, with respect to the duty of care required to establish negligence, a warning is always necessary.​

Jon wants to buy Kim's land, but she refuses to sell. Jon begins using subpoenas, court orders, and other formal legal procedures in an unrelenting effort to force Kim to sell. This is​

Oxley throws a rock intending to hit Pieter but misses and hits Ricardo who sustains an injury. Ricardo can most likely recover the cost of his injury from Oxley in a suit based on the tort theory of​

Tort law provides remedies for acts that cause damage to property.​

The taking of electronic records and data can form the basis of a conversion claim.​

A successful defense releases the defendant from liability for a tortious act.​

Elise, an emergency medical technician renders aid to a participant in Forest Trail Marathon, an athletic event. Regarding a suit by the participant against Elise for negligence, Elise is immune from liability under​

If it can be shown that a trespass to land was warranted, a complete defense exists.

Driving his motorcycle negligently, Joe crashes into a streetlight. The streetlight falls onto Kim, who is standing nearby, resulting in her death. But for Joe's negligence, Kim would not have died. Regarding the death, the crash is​

Oliver slips and falls on Port Harbor's Tour Boat and is injured. Oliver files a suit against Port Harbor for $500,000. If Oliver is 20 percent at fault and Port Harbor is 80 percent at fault, under the "50 percent rule," Oliver would recover​

Law and Legal Reasoning

Business and the Constitution

Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Business Ethics

Nature and Terminology

Agreement in Traditional and E-Contracts

Consideration, Capacity, and Legality

Defenses to Contract Enforceability

Third Party Rights and Discharge

Breach of Contract and Remedies

Intellectual Property Rights

Internet Law, Social Media, and Privacy

The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Performance, Breach, and Warranties of Sales and Lease Contracts

Agency Relationships in Business

Small Businesses and Limited Liability Companies

Corporations

Filters

Defense of others is a defense to an allegation of battery.

Robin is a spectator at State Tennis Tournament, an athletic competition. Regarding the risk of injury, Robin assumes the risks

The purpose of tort law is to provide remedies for the violation of various protected interests.

An individual's privacy is invaded if his or her likeness is used for commercial purposes without permission.

Legitimate competitive behavior is a permissible interference with a contractual relationship even if it results in a breaking of the contract.

After a dinner at Rosario's Italian Café, Susie believes that she was overcharged and shoves Theo, the waiter. Theo sues Susie, alleging that the shove was a battery. Susis is liable

Precision Craft, Inc., makes tools. While using a Precision tool to replace an electrical fixture, Stan neglects to shut off the power and is electrocuted. Stan's heirs file a suit against Precision. In a contributory negligence jurisdiction, the plaintiffs could recover

A person assumes all risks associated with any activity in which he or she participates.

Some risks are obvious but, with respect to the duty of care required to establish negligence, a warning is always necessary.

Jon wants to buy Kim's land, but she refuses to sell. Jon begins using subpoenas, court orders, and other formal legal procedures in an unrelenting effort to force Kim to sell. This is

Oxley throws a rock intending to hit Pieter but misses and hits Ricardo who sustains an injury. Ricardo can most likely recover the cost of his injury from Oxley in a suit based on the tort theory of

Tort law provides remedies for acts that cause damage to property.

The taking of electronic records and data can form the basis of a conversion claim.

A successful defense releases the defendant from liability for a tortious act.

Elise, an emergency medical technician renders aid to a participant in Forest Trail Marathon, an athletic event. Regarding a suit by the participant against Elise for negligence, Elise is immune from liability under

Driving his motorcycle negligently, Joe crashes into a streetlight. The streetlight falls onto Kim, who is standing nearby, resulting in her death. But for Joe's negligence, Kim would not have died. Regarding the death, the crash is

Oliver slips and falls on Port Harbor's Tour Boat and is injured. Oliver files a suit against Port Harbor for $500,000. If Oliver is 20 percent at fault and Port Harbor is 80 percent at fault, under the "50 percent rule," Oliver would recover