Question 1

Joe is struck by a car driven by a careless driver and thrown 30 feet unto Sam's property, causing damages to his prize rose bush. Is Joe responsible?

Accepted Answer

No, Joe is not a tre

Question 2

Conversion takes place in all of the following instances except

Accepted Answer

A)  a person steals goods belonging to another. 
B)  a person comes into possession of goods lawfully, but refuses to return them after a proper request. 
C)  a person acquires possession of goods through deceit and the goods are destroyed. 
D)  a person intentionally takes the goods of another person for her own purposes. 
E)  a person sells or wrongfully disposes of goods belonging to someone else. 
A)  a person steals goods belonging to another. 
B)  a person comes into possession of goods lawfully, but refuses to return them after a proper request. 
C)  a person acquires possession of goods through deceit and the goods are destroyed. 
D)  a person intentionally takes the goods of another person for her own purposes. 
E)  a person sells or wrongfully disposes of goods belonging to someone else.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

An employer is responsible onl

Question 4

The Alberta Court of Appeal decision in Walter Stewart Realty Ltd. v. Traber involves a breach of confidentiality. What does this case illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A breach of confidence not only involves conveying that confidential information to someone else but can also include using it inappropriately for one's own purpose. 
B)  Using information obtained from someone else will always result in a legal action, regardless of the type of information or the manner in which the information was obtained. 
C)  Using confidential information is a good idea, as it can provide significant business and legal advantages. 
D)  Using confidential information is unethical, but cannot be the basis for a civil action. 
E)  A breach of confidence requires that confidential information be conveyed to someone else; using it inappropriately for one's own purpose is not sufficient. 
A)  A breach of confidence not only involves conveying that confidential information to someone else but can also include using it inappropriately for one's own purpose. 
B)  Using information obtained from someone else will always result in a legal action, regardless of the type of information or the manner in which the information was obtained. 
C)  Using confidential information is a good idea, as it can provide significant business and legal advantages. 
D)  Using confidential information is unethical, but cannot be the basis for a civil action. 
E)  A breach of confidence requires that confidential information be conveyed to someone else; using it inappropriately for one's own purpose is not sufficient.

Question 5

What is detinue?

Accepted Answer

Detinue involves the wrongful

Question 6

Discuss the particular legal issues that can arise through the use of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

Here, students should discuss the increa

Question 7

Employee surveillance may violate privacy rights and, depending on how the information is obtained and used, may also violate human rights legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Health information is not specifically protected by legislation in any province.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following actions constitutes an assault?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pointing an unloaded gun at another who does not know whether or not the gun is loaded 
B)  Bumping into another in a crowded hallway 
C)  A car accident where you are hit by an impaired driver 
D)  A rude gesture from another motorist 
E)  A bystander struck by a ball during a baseball game 
A)  Pointing an unloaded gun at another who does not know whether or not the gun is loaded 
B)  Bumping into another in a crowded hallway 
C)  A car accident where you are hit by an impaired driver 
D)  A rude gesture from another motorist 
E)  A bystander struck by a ball during a baseball game

Question 10

If Bree lends Gabby a blender, but then Gabby refuses to return it, Bree could bring an action in detinue for compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Question 12

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 13

Injurious falsehood is often called trade slander or product defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the case of Ahmad v. Ontario Hydro, when a company puts extensive pressure on another to breach its employment relationship with a long-term employee, damages may be awarded for

Accepted Answer

A)  inducing breach of contract. 
B)  injurious falsehood. 
C)  passing-off. 
D)  conversion. 
E)  deceit. 
A)  inducing breach of contract. 
B)  injurious falsehood. 
C)  passing-off. 
D)  conversion. 
E)  deceit.

Question 15

Distinguish between a tort and a breach of contract.

Accepted Answer

A tort involves conduct that i

Question 16

The tort of deceit involves

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following is false with respect to the law of tort?

Accepted Answer

A)  With assault and battery, a person can successfully sue without having to prove damages. 
B)  A customer battered by an employee on the job can sue only the employee, not the employer, because it was the employee who did the wrong. 
C)  For consent to be an effective legal defence to a claim of battery, the person consenting must have been given sufficient information to make a rational decision. 
D)  A negligent person causing physical injury to another is responsible to the full extent of the injury suffered even though the injured person suffered more than would reasonably be expected because of a special weakness. 
E)  A person may not succeed with the defence of self-defence if he used excessive force. 
A)  With assault and battery, a person can successfully sue without having to prove damages. 
B)  A customer battered by an employee on the job can sue only the employee, not the employer, because it was the employee who did the wrong. 
C)  For consent to be an effective legal defence to a claim of battery, the person consenting must have been given sufficient information to make a rational decision. 
D)  A negligent person causing physical injury to another is responsible to the full extent of the injury suffered even though the injured person suffered more than would reasonably be expected because of a special weakness. 
E)  A person may not succeed with the defence of self-defence if he used excessive force.

Question 18

Although nothing at all had been stolen, the store detective thought Al and Ed had stolen some records. After they exited from the store, the detective said to both of them, "Hold it! You'll have to wait right here for the police; you'll be charged with theft!" While Ed stopped and protested, Al just hurried off and drove away. Ed felt compelled to submit to the detective. After some time the police finally arrived. It was only then that the detective realized that no crime had been committed. Ed was released. On these facts, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both Al and Ed could sue for the tort of false imprisonment because there had been no crime committed. 
B)  Both Al and Ed could sue for the tort of false imprisonment because both had been falsely accused of committing a crime. 
C)  Both Al and Ed could sue for assault and battery. 
D)  Neither Al nor Ed could sue because neither was confined in a closed space. 
E)  Only Ed has a cause of action for false imprisonment (i.e., a legal right to sue). 
A)  Both Al and Ed could sue for the tort of false imprisonment because there had been no crime committed. 
B)  Both Al and Ed could sue for the tort of false imprisonment because both had been falsely accused of committing a crime. 
C)  Both Al and Ed could sue for assault and battery. 
D)  Neither Al nor Ed could sue because neither was confined in a closed space. 
E)  Only Ed has a cause of action for false imprisonment (i.e., a legal right to sue).

Question 19

Internet defamation is addressed in the case of Crookes v. Wikimedia Foundation Ltd. According to this case, the mere creation of a hyperlink in a website

Accepted Answer

A)  does not lead to a presumption that persons reading the content of the website will access the hyperlink to access defamatory words 
B)  can be defamatory because the hyperlink is generally believed. 
C)  can result in the Internet Service Provider being held liable for defamatory statements. 
D)  can be defamatory because the hyperlink is always true. 
E)  can be defamatory because the hyperlink is technically published. 
A)  does not lead to a presumption that persons reading the content of the website will access the hyperlink to access defamatory words 
B)  can be defamatory because the hyperlink is generally believed. 
C)  can result in the Internet Service Provider being held liable for defamatory statements. 
D)  can be defamatory because the hyperlink is always true. 
E)  can be defamatory because the hyperlink is technically published.

Question 20

A telephone used to harass people on the other side of the city, interfering with the enjoyment of their property can be seen as evidence of trespass to land.
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Joe is struck by a car driven by a careless driver and thrown 30 feet unto Sam's property, causing damages to his prize rose bush. Is Joe responsible?

Conversion takes place in all of the following instances except

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

The Alberta Court of Appeal decision in Walter Stewart Realty Ltd. v. Traber involves a breach of confidentiality. What does this case illustrate?

What is detinue?

Discuss the particular legal issues that can arise through the use of the Internet.

Employee surveillance may violate privacy rights and, depending on how the information is obtained and used, may also violate human rights legislation.

Health information is not specifically protected by legislation in any province.

Which of the following actions constitutes an assault?

If Bree lends Gabby a blender, but then Gabby refuses to return it, Bree could bring an action in detinue for compensation.

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

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

Injurious falsehood is often called trade slander or product defamation.

According to the case of Ahmad v. Ontario Hydro, when a company puts extensive pressure on another to breach its employment relationship with a long-term employee, damages may be awarded for

Distinguish between a tort and a breach of contract.

The tort of deceit involves

Which of the following is false with respect to the law of tort?

Internet defamation is addressed in the case of Crookes v. Wikimedia Foundation Ltd. According to this case, the mere creation of a hyperlink in a website

A telephone used to harass people on the other side of the city, interfering with the enjoyment of their property can be seen as evidence of trespass to land. SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

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Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

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Exam 4: Intentional Torts

Joe is struck by a car driven by a careless driver and thrown 30 feet unto Sam's property, causing damages to his prize rose bush. Is Joe responsible?

Conversion takes place in all of the following instances except

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

The Alberta Court of Appeal decision in Walter Stewart Realty Ltd. v. Traber involves a breach of confidentiality. What does this case illustrate?

What is detinue?

Discuss the particular legal issues that can arise through the use of the Internet.

Employee surveillance may violate privacy rights and, depending on how the information is obtained and used, may also violate human rights legislation.

Health information is not specifically protected by legislation in any province.

Which of the following actions constitutes an assault?

If Bree lends Gabby a blender, but then Gabby refuses to return it, Bree could bring an action in detinue for compensation.

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

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

Injurious falsehood is often called trade slander or product defamation.

According to the case of Ahmad v. Ontario Hydro, when a company puts extensive pressure on another to breach its employment relationship with a long-term employee, damages may be awarded for

Distinguish between a tort and a breach of contract.

The tort of deceit involves

Which of the following is false with respect to the law of tort?

Internet defamation is addressed in the case of Crookes v. Wikimedia Foundation Ltd. According to this case, the mere creation of a hyperlink in a website

A telephone used to harass people on the other side of the city, interfering with the enjoyment of their property can be seen as evidence of trespass to land. SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

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