Question 1

Read the following and indicate the true statement.

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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 negligence. 
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 defamation. 
C)  If falling over boxes wrongfully left in his garage by a delivery company injured a person, the cause of action could be breach of contract. 
D)  If a person suffers damage because of wiring improperly installed by John for his employer, World Wires Ltd., only John could be sued for negligence. 
E)  If the odour from a neighbour's smokehouse made it impossible for you to use your pool, the proper action would be nuisance.

Question 2

What is detinue?

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Question 3

In order to sue for trespass to land, what two elements must be established?

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Question 4

Malicious prosecution requires a criminal conviction to have taken place.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When a court hears a breach of contract dispute, its job is to

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A)  punish the offender. 
B)  help the plaintiff. 
C)  protect the state. 
D)  compensate the victim of the breach. 
E)  reward the defendant.

Question 6

Discuss the position of a doctor when faced with a patient refusing life-saving medical treatment.

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

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 ________.

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Question 9

Which of the following is an intentional tort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negligence 
B)  Frustration 
C)  Breach of contract 
D)  Defamation 
E)  Duress and undue influence

Question 10

Explain what is meant by innuendo.

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Question 11

Where it forces a businessperson to do something that harms the business, even the threat of violence or some other illegal activity can constitute a tort. This tort is known as

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A)  intimidation. 
B)  deceit. 
C)  injurious Falsehood. 
D)  conversion. 
E)  malicious prosecution.

Question 12

Joe was jogging along a quiet jogging trail beside a river when he met Sam coming the other way. Joe stopped, and in conversation with Sam, accused him of stealing and shoplifting from Joe's store. Sam was appalled, got extremely irate, and struck Joe in the face. Joe was injured, suffering a broken nose and significant bruises. Finally, after some time, another jogger came along on the trail and broke up the fight. Joe sued Sam for battery and Sam sued Joe for defamation. Explain the likely outcome.

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Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding privacy law is False?

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A)  Self-regulation has proven most effective in the area of privacy law. 
B)  In common law, there is no tort of invasion of privacy. 
C)  Several provinces have passed legislation creating liability for invasion of privacy. 
D)  Legislation has been enacted at both the federal and provincial levels to control the collection, use, and distribution of personal information. 
E)  E-commerce has resulted in increased abuse of personal information.

Question 14

Once acquitted of a crime, a person cannot be sued in tort.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When a person throws a hammer at another and that person ducks, this is an example of an assault.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The primary purpose of tort law is to punish wrongdoers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Define defamation.

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Question 18

Businesses that deal directly with the public may find their employees becoming involved in altercations with customers. Explain, providing examples, how these altercations may lead to actions against the business.

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Question 19

Mr. and Mrs. Hampton went to a restaurant and ordered the roast duck dinner for two. When they began their dinners, they found that the duck was frozen in the middle. They ate what they could of the dinner but complained to the waiter. The waiter listened but merely gave them the bill for the entire cost of the dinner. Mr. Hampton put half of that amount on the table and began to leave. The waiter and the manager caught up to him before he reached the front door, and although they allowed Mrs. Hampton to leave, they restrained Mr. Hampton. Furthermore, the manager called the police, who, after listening to the waiter and Mr. Hampton explain just what happened, arrested Hampton and took him to jail. Mrs. Hampton bailed him out within three hours. On these facts, which one of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Hamptons could sue the employer of the waiter for the tort of nuisance. 
B)  Mr. Hampton could sue the waiter and the employer for the tort of False imprisonment. 
C)  Mr. Hampton could sue only the waiter. 
D)  Mr. Hampton could not sue the police who arrested him. 
E)  Mr. Hampton could also sue for defamation.

Question 20

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

Exam 4: Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Read the following and indicate the true statement.

What is detinue?

In order to sue for trespass to land, what two elements must be established?

Malicious prosecution requires a criminal conviction to have taken place.

When a court hears a breach of contract dispute, its job is to

Discuss the position of a doctor when faced with a patient refusing life-saving medical treatment.

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

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 ________.

Which of the following is an intentional tort?

Explain what is meant by innuendo.

Where it forces a businessperson to do something that harms the business, even the threat of violence or some other illegal activity can constitute a tort. This tort is known as

Which of the following statements regarding privacy law is False?

Once acquitted of a crime, a person cannot be sued in tort.

When a person throws a hammer at another and that person ducks, this is an example of an assault.

The primary purpose of tort law is to punish wrongdoers.

Define defamation.

Businesses that deal directly with the public may find their employees becoming involved in altercations with customers. Explain, providing examples, how these altercations may lead to actions against the business.

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