Question 1

If a professor, during a class, accuses a student of being a thief when in truth the student had never stolen anything in his life, the professor is guilty of libel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Touching can constitute a battery only when it causes physical injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What must the plaintiff prove in a negligence case?

Accepted Answer

To prove a negligence claim, the plainti

Question 4

Regarding strict products liability, name and explain the two types of product defects that give rise to liability.

Accepted Answer

The two types of product defects that gi

Question 5

Meeting federal standards immunizes manufacturers from strict products liability suits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A mother watches her child play on the street, when the child is hit by a car while playing, and the mother files a lawsuit for damages against the driver. Which of the following is true of this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother can claim punitive and actual damages, since the driver is liable for willful and wanton negligence. 
B)  The mother is liable for punitive damages only and the driver is liable for negligence. 
C)  The mother can claim a part of damages from the driver under comparative negligence. 
D)  The driver is liable for assault and battery, and the mother can claim actual damages. 
E)  The driver will be held liable for proximate causation of the accident. 
A)  The mother can claim punitive and actual damages, since the driver is liable for willful and wanton negligence. 
B)  The mother is liable for punitive damages only and the driver is liable for negligence. 
C)  The mother can claim a part of damages from the driver under comparative negligence. 
D)  The driver is liable for assault and battery, and the mother can claim actual damages. 
E)  The driver will be held liable for proximate causation of the accident.

Question 7

Compensatory damages are sometimes called exemplary damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the dram shops act?

Accepted Answer

Many states impose strict liability upon

Question 9

Name and explain the three main categories of torts.

Accepted Answer

The three main categories of torts are i

Question 10

A statute of _____ specifies a period of time following a product sale after which a plaintiff would lose their right to bring a law suit for product related injuries.

Accepted Answer

A)  repose 
B)  repast 
C)  repentance 
D)  reproach 
E)  reform 
A)  repose 
B)  repast 
C)  repentance 
D)  reproach 
E)  reform

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of conversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employee borrowing the annual report from the firm's library. 
B)  Donald returns Larry's car in the same condition as it was in when he had borrowed it. 
C)  Scott publishes untrue statements about his manager in the company's newsletter. 
D)  Ruth purchases a cell phone from Sandra, not knowing that Sandra stole the cell phone. 
E)  Donna has left her horse in Terry's care, who cares for it and rides it without Donna's permission. 
A)  An employee borrowing the annual report from the firm's library. 
B)  Donald returns Larry's car in the same condition as it was in when he had borrowed it. 
C)  Scott publishes untrue statements about his manager in the company's newsletter. 
D)  Ruth purchases a cell phone from Sandra, not knowing that Sandra stole the cell phone. 
E)  Donna has left her horse in Terry's care, who cares for it and rides it without Donna's permission.

Question 12

Brooke has fallen asleep on the beach. Eight guys get into a circle around her and one gets real close and screams, "snake" into her ear. When she jumps up screaming in fright, they all start laughing at her. What tort have they committed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Battery 
B)  Assault 
C)  Disparagement 
D)  Defamation 
E)  Conversion 
A)  Battery 
B)  Assault 
C)  Disparagement 
D)  Defamation 
E)  Conversion

Question 13

The negligence of professionals is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  trespass 
B)  malpractice 
C)  battery 
D)  fraud 
E)  assault 
A)  trespass 
B)  malpractice 
C)  battery 
D)  fraud 
E)  assault

Question 14

An assault is an illegal touching of another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true concerning defamation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Written defamation is called slander. 
B)  If defamation is oral, it is called libel. 
C)  Corporations are not allowed to sue for defamation. 
D)  Defamation suits can be brought by employees against current or former employers. 
E)  News media can be sued for defamation even if the reported statements are true. 
A)  Written defamation is called slander. 
B)  If defamation is oral, it is called libel. 
C)  Corporations are not allowed to sue for defamation. 
D)  Defamation suits can be brought by employees against current or former employers. 
E)  News media can be sued for defamation even if the reported statements are true.

Question 16

Which of the following torts takes place when one who has a duty to act reasonably acts carelessly and causes injury to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negligence 
B)  Assault 
C)  Trespass 
D)  Battery 
E)  Defamation 
A)  Negligence 
B)  Assault 
C)  Trespass 
D)  Battery 
E)  Defamation

Question 17

Discuss the difference between assault and battery.

Accepted Answer

An assault is the placing of another in

Question 18

Which of the following is true of tort law?

Accepted Answer

A)  The law of tort itself is criminal rather than civil. 
B)  Tort law typically deals with breach of contract. 
C)  It protects people from being tried twice for the same crime. 
D)  It provides compensation to those workers who have been injured on the job. 
E)  It sets limits on how people can act and use their resources. 
A)  The law of tort itself is criminal rather than civil. 
B)  Tort law typically deals with breach of contract. 
C)  It protects people from being tried twice for the same crime. 
D)  It provides compensation to those workers who have been injured on the job. 
E)  It sets limits on how people can act and use their resources.

Question 19

If an employee steels something from his employer then he is most likely to be prosecuted for the tort of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion 
B)  assault 
C)  trespass 
D)  battery 
E)  invasion of privacy 
A)  conversion 
B)  assault 
C)  trespass 
D)  battery 
E)  invasion of privacy

Question 20

Individuals as well as corporations are allowed to sue for defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Torts Affecting Business

If a professor, during a class, accuses a student of being a thief when in truth the student had never stolen anything in his life, the professor is guilty of libel.

Touching can constitute a battery only when it causes physical injury.

What must the plaintiff prove in a negligence case?

Regarding strict products liability, name and explain the two types of product defects that give rise to liability.

Meeting federal standards immunizes manufacturers from strict products liability suits.

A mother watches her child play on the street, when the child is hit by a car while playing, and the mother files a lawsuit for damages against the driver. Which of the following is true of this case?

Compensatory damages are sometimes called exemplary damages.

What is the dram shops act?

Name and explain the three main categories of torts.

A statute of _____ specifies a period of time following a product sale after which a plaintiff would lose their right to bring a law suit for product related injuries.

Which of the following is an example of conversion?

Brooke has fallen asleep on the beach. Eight guys get into a circle around her and one gets real close and screams, "snake" into her ear. When she jumps up screaming in fright, they all start laughing at her. What tort have they committed?

The negligence of professionals is called _____.

An assault is an illegal touching of another.

Which of the following statements is true concerning defamation?

Which of the following torts takes place when one who has a duty to act reasonably acts carelessly and causes injury to another?

Discuss the difference between assault and battery.

Which of the following is true of tort law?

If an employee steels something from his employer then he is most likely to be prosecuted for the tort of _____.

Individuals as well as corporations are allowed to sue for defamation.

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