Question 1

Malice is always a required element of defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Under the tort of false imprisonment,shopkeepers are prevented from detaining anyone whom they believe has shoplifted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress requires proof of outrageous conduct and resulting emotional distress in the victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A wrong that arises from a violation of a private duty is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal action. 
B)  tort. 
C)  crime. 
D)  de mala. 
A)  criminal action. 
B)  tort. 
C)  crime. 
D)  de mala.

Question 5

The concept of immunity from liability means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  one who harms another can be held liable only for voluntary acts. 
B)  certain persons are not subject to tort liability. 
C)  one who harms another without intending to do so is not subject to tort liability. 
D)  one who harms a child can never be sued by the parents of the injured child. 
A)  one who harms another can be held liable only for voluntary acts. 
B)  certain persons are not subject to tort liability. 
C)  one who harms another without intending to do so is not subject to tort liability. 
D)  one who harms a child can never be sued by the parents of the injured child.

Question 6

Torts arise from a violation of a ____ duty.

Accepted Answer

A)  public 
B)  private 
C)  contractual 
D)  criminal 
A)  public 
B)  private 
C)  contractual 
D)  criminal

Question 7

Trespass to personal property requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  the personal property to be connected to real property. 
B)  destroying the personal property. 
C)  the invasion of personal property regardless of whether the owner grants permission. 
D)  the invasion of personal property without the permission of the owner. 
A)  the personal property to be connected to real property. 
B)  destroying the personal property. 
C)  the invasion of personal property regardless of whether the owner grants permission. 
D)  the invasion of personal property without the permission of the owner.

Question 8

Without meaning to,Alice carelessly strikes Mary.Mary may be able to sue Alice for:

Accepted Answer

A)  an intentional tort. 
B)  negligence. 
C)  strict liability 
D)  absolute liability. 
A)  an intentional tort. 
B)  negligence. 
C)  strict liability 
D)  absolute liability.

Question 9

What form of tort liability was developed to provide guaranteed protection for those who are injured by conduct the law deems both serious and inexcusable?

Accepted Answer

A)  strict liability 
B)  negligence 
C)  both a.and b. 
D)  neither a.nor b. 
A)  strict liability 
B)  negligence 
C)  both a.and b. 
D)  neither a.nor b.

Question 10

Careless actions that result in injuries to others usually are not deemed to be torts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Plaintiffs are typically awarded punitive damages in negligence cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The media enjoy a qualified privilege for stories that turn out to be false.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The use of someone's car without that person's permission is a trespass to personal property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Concerning torts and crimes,choose the correct statement:

Accepted Answer

A)  Every tort is a crime. 
B)  Every crime is a tort. 
C)  No crime is a tort. 
D)  A crime may also be a tort. 
A)  Every tort is a crime. 
B)  Every crime is a tort. 
C)  No crime is a tort. 
D)  A crime may also be a tort.

Question 15

Product disparagement is a form of defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Slander of title and trade libel are collectively known as product __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Divestiture 
B)  Disparagement 
C)  Dilution 
D)  Diversion 
A)  Divestiture 
B)  Disparagement 
C)  Dilution 
D)  Diversion

Question 17

To determine whether the defendant is liable for negligence,a reasonable person standard is employed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The concept of strict liability is applied without regard to whether the defendant was at fault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Truth is not a defense to defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Trespass applies to:

Accepted Answer

A)  personal property only. 
B)  land only. 
C)  both personal property and land. 
D)  only government-owned property. 
A)  personal property only. 
B)  land only. 
C)  both personal property and land. 
D)  only government-owned property.

Exam 9: Torts

Malice is always a required element of defamation.

Under the tort of false imprisonment,shopkeepers are prevented from detaining anyone whom they believe has shoplifted.

The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress requires proof of outrageous conduct and resulting emotional distress in the victim.

A wrong that arises from a violation of a private duty is called a:

The concept of immunity from liability means that:

Torts arise from a violation of a ____ duty.

Trespass to personal property requires:

Without meaning to,Alice carelessly strikes Mary.Mary may be able to sue Alice for:

What form of tort liability was developed to provide guaranteed protection for those who are injured by conduct the law deems both serious and inexcusable?

Careless actions that result in injuries to others usually are not deemed to be torts.

Plaintiffs are typically awarded punitive damages in negligence cases.

The media enjoy a qualified privilege for stories that turn out to be false.

The use of someone's car without that person's permission is a trespass to personal property.

Concerning torts and crimes,choose the correct statement:

Product disparagement is a form of defamation.

Slander of title and trade libel are collectively known as product __________.

To determine whether the defendant is liable for negligence,a reasonable person standard is employed.

The concept of strict liability is applied without regard to whether the defendant was at fault.

Truth is not a defense to defamation.

Trespass applies to:

The Nature and Sources of Law

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Crimes

Intellectual Property Rights

Cyberlaw

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Third Persons and Contracts

Discharge of Contracts

Breach of Contract and Remedies

Personal Property and Bailments

Legal Aspects of Supply Chain Management

Nature and Form of Sales

Title and Risk of Loss

Product Liability: Warranties and Torts

Obligations and Performance

Remedies for Breach of Sales Contracts

Kinds of Instruments, parties, and Negotiability

Transfers of Negotiable Instruments and Warranties of Parties

Liability of the Parties Under Negotiable Instruments

Checks and Funds Transfers

Nature of the Debtor-Creditor Relationship

Consumer Protection

Secured Transactions in Personal Property

Bankruptcy

Insurance

Agency

Third Persons in Agency

Regulation of Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Law

Types of Business Organizations

Partnerships

LPs, LLCs, and LLPs

Corporate Formation

Shareholder Rights in Corporations

Securities Regulation

Accountants Liability and Malpractice

Management of Corporations

Real Property

Environmental Law and Land Use Controls

Leases

Decedents Estates and Trusts

Filters