Question 1

Dian enters a car race, knowing that there is a risk of being injured in a crash. Dian assumes

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A)   only those risks that she agrees to assume.
B)   no risk in this situation.
C)   any risk-contemplated or not-associated with the race.
D)   the risk of being injured in a crash.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A business firm has a duty to exercise reasonable care to protect its business invitees.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Bix backs out of City Parking Garage, colliding with Dill's car. Dill may recover $7,500 to cover the cost of the repairs if Bix failed to act as

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A)   a blameless person.
B)   faultless person.
C)   an objective person.
D)   a reasonable person.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

An employer can use his or her power and control to engage in an intentional pattern of outrageous abuse against an employee without potential tort liability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Don interferes with the business interests of Erin in a way not permitted by law, and Erin's business is harmed as a result. To be liable to Erin for the commission of an intentional tort, Don must have

Accepted Answer

A)   intended to commit the act.
B)   intended to harm Erin's business.
C)   acted with an evil motive.
D)   acted with a harmful motive.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Rico brings a tort action against Sal and proves all of the elements of the claim. Sal's successful defense will

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A)   release the defendant from partial or full liability for the tortious act.
B)   impose liability on Rico for any harm to Sal arising from the suit.
C)   further no legitimate purpose and violate the due process clause.
D)   toll the statute of limitations.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

A person will not be liable for wrongful interference if the interference results from legitimate competitive behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A defendant cannot be liable for negligence unless he or she intended to harm the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Hilo tells the Internal Revenue Service that Jon "cheated on his taxes." This can lead to Hilo's liability for defamation if the statement is

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A)   contemptuous.
B)   an opinion.
C)   true.
D)   false.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Erol works for Food Packing Company. Erol's supervisor Gwen writes a negative review of Erol's performance. Gwen believes the statements are true, and limits their communication to the firm's management. In a tort action for defamation, Gwen can most likely assert as a successful defense

Accepted Answer

A)   none of the choices.
B)   malice.
C)   contempt.
D)   privilege.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Excavation, Inc., uses explosives to prepare land for construction projects. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because

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A)   Excavation is a corporation.
B)   the activity is inherently negligent.
C)   the activity is extremely risky.
D)   the amount of liability can be added to the costs of construction.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

In a successful tort suit, an individual is awarded compensatory damages to put him or her in a better position than the party who committed the tort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Tort Law

Don interferes with the business interests of Erin in a way not permitted by law, and Erin's business is harmed as a result. To be liable to Erin for the commission of an intentional tort, Don must have

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Dian enters a car race, knowing that there is a risk of being injured in a crash. Dian assumes

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In a successful tort suit, an individual is awarded compensatory damages to put him or her in a better position than the party who committed the tort.

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Rico brings a tort action against Sal and proves all of the elements of the claim. Sal's successful defense will

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Erol works for Food Packing Company. Erol's supervisor Gwen writes a negative review of Erol's performance. Gwen believes the statements are true, and limits their communication to the firm's management. In a tort action for defamation, Gwen can most likely assert as a successful defense

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Bix backs out of City Parking Garage, colliding with Dill's car. Dill may recover $7,500 to cover the cost of the repairs if Bix failed to act as

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Hilo tells the Internal Revenue Service that Jon "cheated on his taxes." This can lead to Hilo's liability for defamation if the statement is

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A person will not be liable for wrongful interference if the interference results from legitimate competitive behavior.

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A defendant cannot be liable for negligence unless he or she intended to harm the plaintiff.

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Excavation, Inc., uses explosives to prepare land for construction projects. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because

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An employer can use his or her power and control to engage in an intentional pattern of outrageous abuse against an employee without potential tort liability.

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A business firm has a duty to exercise reasonable care to protect its business invitees.

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Exam 5: Tort Law

Don interferes with the business interests of Erin in a way not permitted by law, and Erin's business is harmed as a result. To be liable to Erin for the commission of an intentional tort, Don must have

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Dian enters a car race, knowing that there is a risk of being injured in a crash. Dian assumes

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In a successful tort suit, an individual is awarded compensatory damages to put him or her in a better position than the party who committed the tort.

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Rico brings a tort action against Sal and proves all of the elements of the claim. Sal's successful defense will

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Erol works for Food Packing Company. Erol's supervisor Gwen writes a negative review of Erol's performance. Gwen believes the statements are true, and limits their communication to the firm's management. In a tort action for defamation, Gwen can most likely assert as a successful defense

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Bix backs out of City Parking Garage, colliding with Dill's car. Dill may recover $7,500 to cover the cost of the repairs if Bix failed to act as

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Hilo tells the Internal Revenue Service that Jon "cheated on his taxes." This can lead to Hilo's liability for defamation if the statement is

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A person will not be liable for wrongful interference if the interference results from legitimate competitive behavior.

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A defendant cannot be liable for negligence unless he or she intended to harm the plaintiff.

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An employer can use his or her power and control to engage in an intentional pattern of outrageous abuse against an employee without potential tort liability.

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A business firm has a duty to exercise reasonable care to protect its business invitees.

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