Question 1

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 2

In a tweet to Clyde, a reporter for the site Blast, Ethan accuses Financial Services Corporation of cheating on its taxes. If false, making this statement is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​defamation. 
B)  ​not defamation because it is an opinion. 
C)  ​not defamation because it was not communicated orally. 
D)  ​not defamation because it was communicated to only one person. 
A)  ​defamation. 
B)  ​not defamation because it is an opinion. 
C)  ​not defamation because it was not communicated orally. 
D)  ​not defamation because it was communicated to only one person.

Question 3

Fifi, a clerk at a Games n' Gamers store, takes a video game player and a selection of new games from the store without permission. Fifi is liable for​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​appropriation. 
B)  ​no tort. 
C)  ​conversion. 
D)  ​wrongful interference with a business relationship. 
A)  ​appropriation. 
B)  ​no tort. 
C)  ​conversion. 
D)  ​wrongful interference with a business relationship.

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The bases of all torts are wrongs and compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 both parties 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 both parties 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 11

A defamatory statement must be communicated to a third party to be actionable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Proximate cause exists when the connection between an act and an injury is strong enough to justify imposing liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Bess, an accountant, distributes a handbill to her business clients and potential customers accusing her competitor Ciera of being a convicted thief. The statement is defamatory if​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a recipient of a handbill repeats it. 
B)  ​Ciera suffers emotional distress. 
C)  ​the statement is true. 
D)  ​the statement is false. 
A)  ​a recipient of a handbill repeats it. 
B)  ​Ciera suffers emotional distress. 
C)  ​the statement is true. 
D)  ​the statement is false.

Question 14

Failure to live up to a standard of care may be an act or an omission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

Unintentionally causing a party to break a contract may constitute wrongful interference with a contractual relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Moral pressure constitutes false imprisonment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An Illinois state statute requires amusement parks to maintain equipment in certain condition for the protection of patrons. Jasper's Fun Park fails to maintain its equipment. Kaitlin, a patron, is thereby injured. Jasper's committed​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

To commit an intentional tort, a person must have an evil or harmful motive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Tort Law

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

In a tweet to Clyde, a reporter for the site Blast, Ethan accuses Financial Services Corporation of cheating on its taxes. If false, making this statement is​

Fifi, a clerk at a Games n' Gamers store, takes a video game player and a selection of new games from the store without permission. Fifi is liable for​

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​

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

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

The bases of all torts are wrongs and compensation.

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

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​

A defamatory statement must be communicated to a third party to be actionable.

Proximate cause exists when the connection between an act and an injury is strong enough to justify imposing liability.

Bess, an accountant, distributes a handbill to her business clients and potential customers accusing her competitor Ciera of being a convicted thief. The statement is defamatory if​

Failure to live up to a standard of care may be an act or an omission.

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​

Unintentionally causing a party to break a contract may constitute wrongful interference with a contractual relationship.

Moral pressure constitutes false imprisonment.

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

An Illinois state statute requires amusement parks to maintain equipment in certain condition for the protection of patrons. Jasper's Fun Park fails to maintain its equipment. Kaitlin, a patron, is thereby injured. Jasper's committed​

To commit an intentional tort, a person must have an evil or harmful motive.

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In a tweet to Clyde, a reporter for the site Blast, Ethan accuses Financial Services Corporation of cheating on its taxes. If false, making this statement is

Fifi, a clerk at a Games n' Gamers store, takes a video game player and a selection of new games from the store without permission. Fifi is liable for

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

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

Bess, an accountant, distributes a handbill to her business clients and potential customers accusing her competitor Ciera of being a convicted thief. The statement is defamatory if

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

An Illinois state statute requires amusement parks to maintain equipment in certain condition for the protection of patrons. Jasper's Fun Park fails to maintain its equipment. Kaitlin, a patron, is thereby injured. Jasper's committed