Question 1

Suppliers of defective parts can be prosecuted on the basis of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  assumption-of-the-risk 
B)  trespass 
C)  compensatory negligence 
D)  assault 
E)  strict products liability 
A)  assumption-of-the-risk 
B)  trespass 
C)  compensatory negligence 
D)  assault 
E)  strict products liability E

Question 2

Explain the tort of false imprisonment.

Accepted Answer

Claims of False imprisonment stem most frequently in business from instances of shoplifting. This tort is the intentional unjustified confinement of a nonconsenting person. Although most states have statutes that permit merchants or their employees to detain customers suspected of shoplifting, this detention must be a reasonable one. The unnecessary use of force, lack of reasonable suspicion of shoplifting, or an unreasonable length of confinement can cause the merchant to lose the statutory privilege. The improperly detained customer is then able to sue for False imprisonment.

Question 3

In a negligence suit, a plaintiff must prove that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the defendant actually caused the injury. 
B)  the defendant could have caused the harm. 
C)  the plaintiff knew the potential for injury. 
D)  the defendant has published untrue statements about the plaintiff. 
E)  the defendant had a malicious intent. 
A)  the defendant actually caused the injury. 
B)  the defendant could have caused the harm. 
C)  the plaintiff knew the potential for injury. 
D)  the defendant has published untrue statements about the plaintiff. 
E)  the defendant had a malicious intent. A

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of wilful and wanton negligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employer intentionally induces the employees of another company to break the employment contract. 
B)  A politician delivers a speech defaming a public figure using false statements about that person. 
C)  A newspaper publishes articles about the personal life of a celebrity. 
D)  A drunk driver meets with an accident during which the passengers in the car get injured. 
E)  A doctor accidently injects a patient with a wrong medicine, causing the patient to suffer adverse medical reactions. 
A)  An employer intentionally induces the employees of another company to break the employment contract. 
B)  A politician delivers a speech defaming a public figure using false statements about that person. 
C)  A newspaper publishes articles about the personal life of a celebrity. 
D)  A drunk driver meets with an accident during which the passengers in the car get injured. 
E)  A doctor accidently injects a patient with a wrong medicine, causing the patient to suffer adverse medical reactions.

Question 5

The tort of trespass arises only when a defendant damages the property of the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Antonio and Fred were playing soccer when Fred accidently kicks Antonio's shin instead of the football during a pass. Antonio is seriously injured and will not be able to play for at least six months. If Antonio sues Fred, which of the following defenses can Fred use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cause in fact 
B)  Assumption-of-the-risk 
C)  Statute of response 
D)  Strict liability 
E)  False imprisonment 
A)  Cause in fact 
B)  Assumption-of-the-risk 
C)  Statute of response 
D)  Strict liability 
E)  False imprisonment

Question 7

Drake Co. has been trying to convince the employees of Thaproban Lt. to break their contracts with Thaproban and join Drake. Drake has offered the employees an attractive salary and is doing so to create internal problems for Thaproban Co. Discuss which tort can Drake be held liable for.

Accepted Answer

Drake Co. can be held liable for intenti

Question 8

Injurious falsehood is also called false imprisonment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Statner is going through Ray's personal files and finds out that his colleague Ray is being treated to cure depression by a therapist. While Ray has kept this as a secret due to personal reasons, Statner has informed everyone in office about Ray's condition. As a result, Ray faces sympathetic and discriminatory attitudes at work. He decides to sue Statner. Which of the following is true in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statner has not committed a tort for which Ray can sue. 
B)  Statner has interfered intentionally with Ray's contractual obligations to the company. 
C)  Statner can be sued for invasion of privacy. 
D)  Statner can be sued for assault and battery. 
E)  Statner has defamed Ray, for which he will be held liable, and will have to pay damages. 
A)  Statner has not committed a tort for which Ray can sue. 
B)  Statner has interfered intentionally with Ray's contractual obligations to the company. 
C)  Statner can be sued for invasion of privacy. 
D)  Statner can be sued for assault and battery. 
E)  Statner has defamed Ray, for which he will be held liable, and will have to pay damages.

Question 10

You are guilty of the tort of conversion if you purchase stolen goods, even if you didn't know that they are stolen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Strict products liability applies to which of the following parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical practitioners 
B)  Commercial sellers 
C)  Accountants 
D)  Media personnel 
E)  Attorneys 
A)  Medical practitioners 
B)  Commercial sellers 
C)  Accountants 
D)  Media personnel 
E)  Attorneys

Question 12

Defamatory remarks are presumed false unless the defendant can prove their truth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

False imprisonment involves intentional unjustified confinement of a nonconsenting person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ is usually defined as the desire to bring about certain results.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tort 
B)  Crime 
C)  Intent 
D)  Negligence 
E)  Duty 
A)  Tort 
B)  Crime 
C)  Intent 
D)  Negligence 
E)  Duty

Question 15

Which of the following is true of comparative negligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It completely bars the plaintiff from recovering any damages. 
B)  It allows the plaintiff and the defendant to settle the dispute through arbitration. 
C)  It allows the plaintiff to claim only putive damages but not actual damages. 
D)  It allows the plaintiff to claim damages only if a proximate causation is established. 
E)  It compares the plaintiff's and the defendant's fault and reduces the damage award proportionally. 
A)  It completely bars the plaintiff from recovering any damages. 
B)  It allows the plaintiff and the defendant to settle the dispute through arbitration. 
C)  It allows the plaintiff to claim only putive damages but not actual damages. 
D)  It allows the plaintiff to claim damages only if a proximate causation is established. 
E)  It compares the plaintiff's and the defendant's fault and reduces the damage award proportionally.

Question 16

A defendant can be found liable for a strict liability tort even though the defendant neither intentionally nor negligently caused the harm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is proximate cause and how does it affect liability for negligent conduct?

Accepted Answer

It is not enough that a plaintiff suing

Question 18

Explain the doctrine of comparative negligence.

Accepted Answer

As per the doctrine of comparative negli

Question 19

False arrest is also called:

Accepted Answer

A)  tresspass. 
B)  battery. 
C)  invasion of privacy. 
D)  malicious prosecution. 
E)  assault. 
A)  tresspass. 
B)  battery. 
C)  invasion of privacy. 
D)  malicious prosecution. 
E)  assault.

Question 20

When does a strict products liability arise?

Accepted Answer

Strict products liability is applicable

Exam 10: Torts Affecting Business

Suppliers of defective parts can be prosecuted on the basis of _____.

Explain the tort of false imprisonment.

In a negligence suit, a plaintiff must prove that:

Which of the following is an example of wilful and wanton negligence?

The tort of trespass arises only when a defendant damages the property of the plaintiff.

Antonio and Fred were playing soccer when Fred accidently kicks Antonio's shin instead of the football during a pass. Antonio is seriously injured and will not be able to play for at least six months. If Antonio sues Fred, which of the following defenses can Fred use?

Drake Co. has been trying to convince the employees of Thaproban Lt. to break their contracts with Thaproban and join Drake. Drake has offered the employees an attractive salary and is doing so to create internal problems for Thaproban Co. Discuss which tort can Drake be held liable for.

Injurious falsehood is also called false imprisonment.

You are guilty of the tort of conversion if you purchase stolen goods, even if you didn't know that they are stolen.

Strict products liability applies to which of the following parties?

Defamatory remarks are presumed false unless the defendant can prove their truth.

False imprisonment involves intentional unjustified confinement of a nonconsenting person.

_____ is usually defined as the desire to bring about certain results.

Which of the following is true of comparative negligence?

A defendant can be found liable for a strict liability tort even though the defendant neither intentionally nor negligently caused the harm.

What is proximate cause and how does it affect liability for negligent conduct?

Explain the doctrine of comparative negligence.

False arrest is also called:

When does a strict products liability arise?

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