Question 1

What is an innuendo?

Accepted Answer

An innuendo involves a hidden

Question 2

A person could commit a trespass even without coming onto your land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When Mr.P dropped his wife off at work,the driver behind him,Mr.H,angered by the slight delay in traffic,approached Mr.P's car,called him names,and then punched Mr.P in the nose and mouth area with a closed fist.Mr.H was convicted and sentenced in criminal proceedings for his action.Given these facts,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. P could also proceed in a civil action against Mr. H for the tort of nuisance. 
B)  Mr. P could also proceed in a civil action against Mr. H for the tort of battery. 
C)  Mr. P could ask for special damages, but not for general or punitive damages. 
D)  Mr. P could not take a civil action because a criminal action had taken place, and the same behaviour or action cannot be the subject matter of both types of proceedings. 
A)  Mr. P could also proceed in a civil action against Mr. H for the tort of nuisance. 
B)  Mr. P could also proceed in a civil action against Mr. H for the tort of battery. 
C)  Mr. P could ask for special damages, but not for general or punitive damages. 
D)  Mr. P could not take a civil action because a criminal action had taken place, and the same behaviour or action cannot be the subject matter of both types of proceedings.

Question 4

When someone intentionally scratches your car,for what can you can sue?

Accepted Answer

trespass t

Question 5

A person could be liable for the tort of trespass

Accepted Answer

A)  if, in the middle of the night, he was carried onto the neighbour's property and thrown in their pool. 
B)  if he lost control of his bike and accidentally went onto his neighbour's property and into their pool. 
C)  if he stood in the lane and threw a tire in the pool. 
D)  if he swam in the pool with the owners' permission. 
E)  if he delivered a package to the owner at poolside as instructed by the owner. 
A)  if, in the middle of the night, he was carried onto the neighbour's property and thrown in their pool. 
B)  if he lost control of his bike and accidentally went onto his neighbour's property and into their pool. 
C)  if he stood in the lane and threw a tire in the pool. 
D)  if he swam in the pool with the owners' permission. 
E)  if he delivered a package to the owner at poolside as instructed by the owner.

Question 6

Read the following and indicate the false statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  If a person were given a blood transfusion after making it clear that she didn't want one, the cause of action would be defamation. 
B)  If a person suffers a loss because a salesman knowingly made a false statement that he knew the other would rely on to his detriment, the cause of action could be deceit. 
C)  If falling over boxes wrongfully left in his garage by a delivery company injured a person, the cause of action could be trespass. 
D)  If a person suffers damage because of wiring improperly installed by John for his employer, World Wires Ltd., the cause of action against John could be negligence, and World Wires Ltd. could be sued as well. 
E)  If the odour from a neighbour's smokehouse made it impossible for you to use your pool, the proper action is nuisance. 
A)  If a person were given a blood transfusion after making it clear that she didn't want one, the cause of action would be defamation. 
B)  If a person suffers a loss because a salesman knowingly made a false statement that he knew the other would rely on to his detriment, the cause of action could be deceit. 
C)  If falling over boxes wrongfully left in his garage by a delivery company injured a person, the cause of action could be trespass. 
D)  If a person suffers damage because of wiring improperly installed by John for his employer, World Wires Ltd., the cause of action against John could be negligence, and World Wires Ltd. could be sued as well. 
E)  If the odour from a neighbour's smokehouse made it impossible for you to use your pool, the proper action is nuisance.

Question 7

Explain under what circumstances qualified privileges are available.

Accepted Answer

When defamatory communications

Question 8

Explain where the defence of fair comment would be available.

Accepted Answer

Where someone is a public figure or some

Question 9

If someone sells imitation Seiko watches without permission,for what can she be sued by Seiko ?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If someone sells imitation Seiko watches without...

Question 10

You and your friend recently bought a duplex.You rent out the downstairs and live in the upstairs suite.As the owner and occupier,you have acquired certain rights and responsibilities.Which of the following statements about the law relating to land is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  You could sue for the tort of private nuisance if someone used his property in such a way that it interfered with your use and enjoyment of your property. 
B)  The use of your property is partly governed by the Occupiers' Liability Act. 
C)  If you bring something onto your property that is inherently dangerous and it escapes causing damage to others, you will be liable even if you were very careful and did not intend to harm anyone. 
D)  If there were an accident out front and a car was knocked onto your yard, you could sue the driver in that car for trespass. 
E)  Your tenants have a duty to take reasonable steps to make sure that any person is reasonably safe when in their suite. 
A)  You could sue for the tort of private nuisance if someone used his property in such a way that it interfered with your use and enjoyment of your property. 
B)  The use of your property is partly governed by the Occupiers' Liability Act. 
C)  If you bring something onto your property that is inherently dangerous and it escapes causing damage to others, you will be liable even if you were very careful and did not intend to harm anyone. 
D)  If there were an accident out front and a car was knocked onto your yard, you could sue the driver in that car for trespass. 
E)  Your tenants have a duty to take reasonable steps to make sure that any person is reasonably safe when in their suite.

Question 11

Jed played hockey for his company's team.During the playoffs,three seconds after a play,he was deliberately hit in the back with a stick by Ed,a player on the opposing team.The hit broke Jed's rib.If Jed sued Ed,which of the following is true? (Keep in mind the technical,legal meanings of the words.)

Accepted Answer

A)  The plaintiff's most likely cause of action would be negligence. 
B)  The plaintiff's most likely cause of action would be malicious prosecution. 
C)  The defendant's best defence would be that the plaintiff consented to the hit. 
D)  The defendant's best defence would be qualified privilege. 
E)  The defendant's best defence would be provocation. 
A)  The plaintiff's most likely cause of action would be negligence. 
B)  The plaintiff's most likely cause of action would be malicious prosecution. 
C)  The defendant's best defence would be that the plaintiff consented to the hit. 
D)  The defendant's best defence would be qualified privilege. 
E)  The defendant's best defence would be provocation.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of tort law?

Accepted Answer

A)  to punish wrongdoers 
B)  to compensate victims of wrongful conduct 
C)  to ensure that contractual promises are kept 
D)  to prevent crime 
E)  to force people to do good,e.g., rescue those in trouble 
A)  to punish wrongdoers 
B)  to compensate victims of wrongful conduct 
C)  to ensure that contractual promises are kept 
D)  to prevent crime 
E)  to force people to do good,e.g., rescue those in trouble

Question 13

Marco is a clothing designer whose business is failing.He believes that he will be able to sell more of his clothing if he puts a Calvin Klein label on them.Why is this not a good idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marco could be sued for passing-off. 
B)  Marco could face an action in injurious falsehood. 
C)  Marco could be sued for a negligent misstatement. 
D)  Marco could face an action in conversion. 
E)  Marco could be sued for trade slander. 
A)  Marco could be sued for passing-off. 
B)  Marco could face an action in injurious falsehood. 
C)  Marco could be sued for a negligent misstatement. 
D)  Marco could face an action in conversion. 
E)  Marco could be sued for trade slander.

Question 14

Because the internet is uncontrolled,tort law does not apply to online activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is detinue?

Accepted Answer

Detinue involves the wrongful

Question 16

Where two or more persons act together using unlawful means to hurt the business interests of another,this is referred to as the tort of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Historically,libel was seen as more deliberate and more permanent and therefore more harmful than slander.Today,means of mass communication give slander a potentially huge audience,so the rationale for distinguishing between them is breaking down.Explain how the law is changing in light of this.

Accepted Answer

Statutory changes in some prov

Question 18

Joe wandered onto Sam's land,not realizing that he crossed the property line.Sam found him there and sued him for trespassing.Explain the likely outcome.

Accepted Answer

It is no excuse to say that yo

Question 19

Joe is struck by a car driven by a careless driver and thrown 10 metres onto Sam's property,causing damages to his prize rose bush.Is Joe responsible?

Accepted Answer

No,Joe is not a tres

Question 20

Discuss privacy concerns and legal protection against invasion of privacy today.

Accepted Answer

Technological advances facilitate the co

What is an innuendo?

A person could commit a trespass even without coming onto your land.

When someone intentionally scratches your car,for what can you can sue?

A person could be liable for the tort of trespass

Read the following and indicate the false statement.

Explain under what circumstances qualified privileges are available.

Explain where the defence of fair comment would be available.

If someone sells imitation Seiko watches without permission,for what can she be sued by Seiko ?

You and your friend recently bought a duplex.You rent out the downstairs and live in the upstairs suite.As the owner and occupier,you have acquired certain rights and responsibilities.Which of the following statements about the law relating to land is false?

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of tort law?

Marco is a clothing designer whose business is failing.He believes that he will be able to sell more of his clothing if he puts a Calvin Klein label on them.Why is this not a good idea?

Because the internet is uncontrolled,tort law does not apply to online activities.

What is detinue?

Where two or more persons act together using unlawful means to hurt the business interests of another,this is referred to as the tort of

Historically,libel was seen as more deliberate and more permanent and therefore more harmful than slander.Today,means of mass communication give slander a potentially huge audience,so the rationale for distinguishing between them is breaking down.Explain how the law is changing in light of this.

Joe wandered onto Sam's land,not realizing that he crossed the property line.Sam found him there and sued him for trespassing.Explain the likely outcome.

Joe is struck by a car driven by a careless driver and thrown 10 metres onto Sam's property,causing damages to his prize rose bush.Is Joe responsible?

Discuss privacy concerns and legal protection against invasion of privacy today.

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

What is an innuendo?

A person could commit a trespass even without coming onto your land.

When someone intentionally scratches your car,for what can you can sue?

A person could be liable for the tort of trespass

Read the following and indicate the false statement.

Explain under what circumstances qualified privileges are available.

Explain where the defence of fair comment would be available.

If someone sells imitation Seiko watches without permission,for what can she be sued by Seiko ?

You and your friend recently bought a duplex.You rent out the downstairs and live in the upstairs suite.As the owner and occupier,you have acquired certain rights and responsibilities.Which of the following statements about the law relating to land is false?

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of tort law?

Marco is a clothing designer whose business is failing.He believes that he will be able to sell more of his clothing if he puts a Calvin Klein label on them.Why is this not a good idea?

Because the internet is uncontrolled,tort law does not apply to online activities.

What is detinue?

Where two or more persons act together using unlawful means to hurt the business interests of another,this is referred to as the tort of

Historically,libel was seen as more deliberate and more permanent and therefore more harmful than slander.Today,means of mass communication give slander a potentially huge audience,so the rationale for distinguishing between them is breaking down.Explain how the law is changing in light of this.

Joe wandered onto Sam's land,not realizing that he crossed the property line.Sam found him there and sued him for trespassing.Explain the likely outcome.

Joe is struck by a car driven by a careless driver and thrown 10 metres onto Sam's property,causing damages to his prize rose bush.Is Joe responsible?

Discuss privacy concerns and legal protection against invasion of privacy today.

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