Question 1

Explain any limitation on the principle of vicarious liability in the employment context.

Accepted Answer

An employer is responsible onl

Question 2

Distinguish between a tort and a breach of contract.

Accepted Answer

A tort involves conduct that i

Question 3

The federal Privacy Act gives people the right to access their personal information held by government and government agencies and severely restricts how that information can be disseminated to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the position of a political cartoonist in terms of defamation law.

Accepted Answer

This requires an understanding of the la

Question 5

The tort of deceit involves

Accepted Answer

A)  a negligent misstatement by a professional. 
B)  use of the criminal justice to improperly attack a competitor. 
C)  the fraudulent and intentional misleading of another person, causing damage. 
D)  the intentional misappropriation of the property of another. 
E)  misleading the public as to the origin of a particular good. 
A)  a negligent misstatement by a professional. 
B)  use of the criminal justice to improperly attack a competitor. 
C)  the fraudulent and intentional misleading of another person, causing damage. 
D)  the intentional misappropriation of the property of another. 
E)  misleading the public as to the origin of a particular good.

Question 6

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)applies to all jurisdictions in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

After the McLeans filled their swimming pool,recently built in their backyard,swarms of bees came regularly for water.The bees stung everyone including the dog and made it impossible for the McLeans to enjoy the use of their pool.Unknown to the McLeans,when they had the pool installed,their neighbour Springborn had bee hives on his property.Given these facts,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The McLeans have an action against Springborn for nonfeasance. 
B)  The McLeans have an action against Springborn for nuisance. 
C)  The McLeans have an action against Springborn under the Occupiers' Liability Act. 
D)  The McLeans have an action against Springborn for nuisance and also under the Occupiers' Liability Act. 
E)  Springborn would successfully use the defence of absolute privilege. 
A)  The McLeans have an action against Springborn for nonfeasance. 
B)  The McLeans have an action against Springborn for nuisance. 
C)  The McLeans have an action against Springborn under the Occupiers' Liability Act. 
D)  The McLeans have an action against Springborn for nuisance and also under the Occupiers' Liability Act. 
E)  Springborn would successfully use the defence of absolute privilege.

Question 8

In cases involving the internet,in which multiple jurisdictions might be involved,where should the action be brought?

Accepted Answer

In a jurisdiction ha

Question 9

Explain what is meant by "continuing trespass."

Accepted Answer

Some building or other structu

Question 10

When you lend your camera to someone,and he sells it to a third party,for what can you sue the person to whom you lent it?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you lend your camera to someone,and...

Question 11

In tort,damages are a remedy attempt to put the victim in the position he or she would have been in had the tort never taken place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When an employee commits a tort in the process of his employment,the principle of vicarious liability states that the employer is liable,not the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The tort of spoliation grants remedy where evidence has been destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When a doctor treats or operates on a patient,explain why that patient cannot sue for battery.

Accepted Answer

The patient has cons

Question 15

Pursuant to Privacy Acts,remedies ranging from damages to injunctions and accounting for profits may be awarded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Azar had been working for the Burger Baron for a number of years,most recently under Lai,the latest in a series of managers.Azar became ill and had to take repeated sick days,both to rest and to attend appointments with various specialists.It became impossible for Azar to continue working there,and Lai gave her notice of termination.While Azar was working out the last days of her notice period,Lai continued to harass her over and over again for her previous absences.Lai could face an action for

Accepted Answer

A)  intentional infliction of mental suffering. 
B)  malicious prosecution. 
C)  conspiracy to injure. 
D)  conversion. 
E)  negligence. 
A)  intentional infliction of mental suffering. 
B)  malicious prosecution. 
C)  conspiracy to injure. 
D)  conversion. 
E)  negligence.

Question 17

What is a tort?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a tort?...

Question 18

Outline the elements required for a breach of confidence.

Accepted Answer

A breach of confidence takes p

Question 19

Until very recently,there was no tort of invasion of privacy in common law,but several provinces made interfering with a person's privacy a statutory tort.This tort is known as ______________

Accepted Answer

A)  defamation 
B)  invasion of privacy 
C)  intrusion upon seclusion 
D)  nuisance 
E)  interference of privacy 
A)  defamation 
B)  invasion of privacy 
C)  intrusion upon seclusion 
D)  nuisance 
E)  interference of privacy

Question 20

Words that are basically innocent such as "Mary had a baby yesterday" can become defamatory when combined with information that the hearer has,such as the fact that Mary is a Catholic nun.This hidden meaning is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Words that are basically innocent such as...

Explain any limitation on the principle of vicarious liability in the employment context.

Distinguish between a tort and a breach of contract.

The federal Privacy Act gives people the right to access their personal information held by government and government agencies and severely restricts how that information can be disseminated to others.

Discuss the position of a political cartoonist in terms of defamation law.

The tort of deceit involves

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)applies to all jurisdictions in Canada.

In cases involving the internet,in which multiple jurisdictions might be involved,where should the action be brought?

Explain what is meant by "continuing trespass."

When you lend your camera to someone,and he sells it to a third party,for what can you sue the person to whom you lent it?

In tort,damages are a remedy attempt to put the victim in the position he or she would have been in had the tort never taken place.

When an employee commits a tort in the process of his employment,the principle of vicarious liability states that the employer is liable,not the employee.

The tort of spoliation grants remedy where evidence has been destroyed.

When a doctor treats or operates on a patient,explain why that patient cannot sue for battery.

Pursuant to Privacy Acts,remedies ranging from damages to injunctions and accounting for profits may be awarded.

What is a tort?

Outline the elements required for a breach of confidence.

Until very recently,there was no tort of invasion of privacy in common law,but several provinces made interfering with a person's privacy a statutory tort.This tort is known as ______________

Words that are basically innocent such as "Mary had a baby yesterday" can become defamatory when combined with information that the hearer has,such as the fact that Mary is a Catholic nun.This hidden meaning is referred to as ________.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

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Exam 4: Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Explain any limitation on the principle of vicarious liability in the employment context.

Distinguish between a tort and a breach of contract.

The federal Privacy Act gives people the right to access their personal information held by government and government agencies and severely restricts how that information can be disseminated to others.

Discuss the position of a political cartoonist in terms of defamation law.

The tort of deceit involves

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)applies to all jurisdictions in Canada.

In cases involving the internet,in which multiple jurisdictions might be involved,where should the action be brought?

Explain what is meant by "continuing trespass."

When you lend your camera to someone,and he sells it to a third party,for what can you sue the person to whom you lent it?

In tort,damages are a remedy attempt to put the victim in the position he or she would have been in had the tort never taken place.

When an employee commits a tort in the process of his employment,the principle of vicarious liability states that the employer is liable,not the employee.

The tort of spoliation grants remedy where evidence has been destroyed.

When a doctor treats or operates on a patient,explain why that patient cannot sue for battery.

Pursuant to Privacy Acts,remedies ranging from damages to injunctions and accounting for profits may be awarded.

What is a tort?

Outline the elements required for a breach of confidence.

Until very recently,there was no tort of invasion of privacy in common law,but several provinces made interfering with a person's privacy a statutory tort.This tort is known as ______________

Words that are basically innocent such as "Mary had a baby yesterday" can become defamatory when combined with information that the hearer has,such as the fact that Mary is a Catholic nun.This hidden meaning is referred to as ________.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters