Question 1

Which of the following is a purpose of tort law?

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A)  To compensate innocent persons who are injured.
B)  To allow a remedy for breach of contract claims.
C)  To impose criminal penalties on those who commit wrongdoing.
D)  To encourage vigilante justice.
E)  To allow prosecutors to protect the vulnerable.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following may a person accused of defamation raise as a defense?

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A)  Need and truth.
B)  Privilege but not truth.
C)  Need,truth and privilege.
D)  Truth but not privilege.
E)  Truth and privilege.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

What of the following is true of a negligence tort?

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A)  A defendant commits a negligence tort when he accidentally engages in a criminal act and someone is hurt.
B)  A defendant commits a negligence tort when he is careless to someone else's detriment.
C)  A defendant commits a negligence tort when he forms intent to cause harm but causes a different type of harm.
D)  A defendant commits a negligence tort when he subjects someone to a reasonable risk of harm.
E)  A defendant commits a negligence tort only if he commits an inherently dangerous action which can never be safe.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Zach gets angry because Austin earned a better grade on a test than he did.They get into an argument,and Zach takes a swing at Austin,intending to hit him.Austin shoves Zach in order to avoid the blow.Which of the following is true regarding Austin's actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Austin has committed both an assault and a battery.
B)  Austin cannot rely on self-defense because he was involved in the argument and not completely innocent.
C)  Austin cannot rely upon self-defense because his life was not in danger.
D)  Austin has not committed an assault or a battery because he acted in self-defense.
E)  Austin has committed a battery.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

If a defamation statement was originally broadcast by a company in the United States and was rebroadcast in the United Kingdom without the consent of the originator of the broadcast,the
U.S.company may still be held liable in the United Kingdom court.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which claim would Jon have against Taylor for taking the lawn chair?

Accepted Answer

A)  Private nuisance.
B)  Trespass to property.
C)  Negligence.
D)  Harassment.
E)  Conversion.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The primary type of damages in tort law is referred to as .

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A)  Compensatory damages
B)  Accrual damages
C)  Punitive damages
D)  Perspective damages
E)  Nominal damagesF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

A defendant is found liable for causing cancer for dumping toxins into the river.The court awards a plaintiff who was sick $5 million in damages,in addition to compensating the plaintiff for all medical costs,lost wages,pain and suffering,and actual losses.The $5 million award is intended to ensure the company never dumps toxins again.The $5 million is an example of what type of damages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensatory
B)  Punitive
C)  Retaliatory
D)  Revenge
E)  NominalF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following are defenses to an action for libel brought by a public figure in the United Kingdom regarding a statement made in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only that the statements were made in Parliament.
B)  Only that the statements were true.
C)  Only that the statements were made in court.
D)  That the statements were not made in Parliament or court.
E)  That the statements were true,that the statements were made in Parliament,or that the statements were made in court.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Apprehension and fear are considered as the same thing,when it comes to assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

[Pet Police] Min-ji breeds German Shepherd dogs.Daniel,who lives down the street,took in a stray dog loosely identified as a Corgi-plus.The dog,Casanova,would definitely be classified as a mixed breed.Daniel allowed Casanova to roam freely.Unfortunately,Casanova went to visit Min-ji's purebred German Shepherd.Mixed breed puppies resulted from the visit.Min-ji was incensed.She started a campaign to round up all of the stray dogs,including Casanova,and haul them off to the animal shelter.She picked up a few cats as well.She posted signs all over the neighborhood saying that no animal,neither dog,cat,nor fowl,should come into her yard and that she was going to begin shooting the next time an animal entered her property.Daniel and some of the other neighbors took offense.Daniel came to Min-ji's house while she was working in the yard.He walked behind her and shoved her.Min-ji did not see him coming.Min-ji turned around and proceeded to have a heated conversation with Daniel.Min-ji then drew her fist back and told Daniel that she was going to punch him in the nose.Min-ji raised back her arm and started to punch Bernard but he stepped back,and all she managed to do was jab him in the shoulder,causing no actual pain.Liz,who was walking by on the street,saw Min-ji attempting to hit Daniel.Liz came over and grabbed Min-ji's hands,pinning Min-ji 's hands behind her back.
-Considering Daniel's shoving of Min-ji in the back,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  By shoving her in the back,Daniel committed a battery.
B)  Daniel did not commit any torts because he can rely on the self-defense theory.
C)  By shoving her in the back,Daniel committed a battery and an assault.
D)  By shoving her in the back,Daniel committed an assault.
E)  Daniel did not commit any torts because he did not actually physically harm Min-ji.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following occurs when someone engages in outrageous,intentional conduct likely to cause extreme emotional distress to the party toward whom the conduct is directed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intentional infliction of strict-liability distress.
B)  Intentional infliction of emotional distress.
C)  Negligent infliction of emotional distress.
D)  Reckless invasion of solitude.
E)  Psychological infliction of distress.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Samantha creates folders featuring an unflattering photograph of the president of the college she attends,and sells them outside of class for extra money.She did not obtain permission to use the photograph.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Samantha has committed both defamation and invasion of privacy toward the college president.
B)  Samantha has not committed any tort.
C)  Samantha has committed defamation of the college president in the form of slander.
D)  Samantha has appropriated the photograph for commercial gain,which constitutes an invasion of privacy.
E)  Samantha has committed defamation of the college president in the form of libel.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

A strict-liability tort occurs when a defendant acts with the intention of engaging in a specific act that ultimately results in injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What action would Jon have against Taylor for taking the rake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conversion.
B)  Trespass to personal property.
C)  Harassment.
D)  Negligence.
E)  Private nuisance.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

When a[n] privilege exists,one cannot be sued for defamation for any false statements made,regardless of intent or knowledge of the falsity of the claim.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compounded
B)  Defamation
C)  Absolute
D)  Simple
E)  ComplexF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

A false statement of a material fact regarding ownership of business property that results in a loss of sales for the business is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Slander of quality
B)  Slander of title
C)  Trade libel
D)  Libel of sale
E)  Libel of titleF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following was the result in Thomas P.Lamb v.Tony Rizzo,the case in the text in which the defending newspaper reporter claimed that he could not be held liable to the plaintiff for making alleged defamatory statements because the plaintiff's reputation as a kidnapper and murderer serving three life sentences was so bad that his reputation could not be further harmed?

Accepted Answer

A)  The court dismissed the lawsuit on the basis that the statements were not false but also recognized that the only proof justifying application of the libel-proof doctrine is proof that a defendant has been sentenced to death.
B)  The court allowed the lawsuit to proceed,ruling that whether the plaintiff already had a bad reputation was irrelevant in relation to a defamation lawsuit.
C)  The court dismissed the lawsuit,recognizing that the facts fit within the jurisdiction's description of when the libel-proof doctrine might apply based upon the plaintiff's already bad reputation.
D)  The court allowed the lawsuit to proceed,ruling that whether the plaintiff already had a bad reputation was irrelevant in relation to the libel lawsuit involved,although the plaintiff's reputation would likely have barred an action for slander.
E)  The court allowed the lawsuit to proceed,ruling that whether the plaintiff already had a bad reputation was irrelevant in relation to the slander lawsuit involved,although the plaintiff's reputation would likely have barred an action for libel.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

A reporter does not like a candidate for president and he publishes a made up story about the candidate having an affair.Did the reporter commit a tort?

Accepted Answer

A)  No,because the story was made up and unlikely to be believed.
B)  No,because politicians cannot be defamed.
C)  No,because the candidate for president is a public figure.
D)  Yes,because the reporter acted with actual malice.
E)  No,because having an affair would not harm the reputation of a presidential candidate.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

If someone is overly fearful,is that person assaulted every time he experiences apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes,because assault only requires apprehension regardless of whether it is reasonable.
B)  No,because assault requires unwanted physical contact.
C)  Yes,because it is necessary to take a person's level of fear into account when interacting with that person.
D)  Yes,because assault is judged on the basis of the victim's level of apprehension only.
E)  No,because assault requires reasonable apprehension.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 8: Tort Law

When a[n] privilege exists,one cannot be sued for defamation for any false statements made,regardless of intent or knowledge of the falsity of the claim.

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Samantha creates folders featuring an unflattering photograph of the president of the college she attends,and sells them outside of class for extra money.She did not obtain permission to use the photograph.Which of the following is true?

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Which of the following occurs when someone engages in outrageous,intentional conduct likely to cause extreme emotional distress to the party toward whom the conduct is directed?

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A false statement of a material fact regarding ownership of business property that results in a loss of sales for the business is referred to as ________.

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A strict-liability tort occurs when a defendant acts with the intention of engaging in a specific act that ultimately results in injury.

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Which claim would Jon have against Taylor for taking the lawn chair?

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If someone is overly fearful,is that person assaulted every time he experiences apprehension?

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What of the following is true of a negligence tort?

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A reporter does not like a candidate for president and he publishes a made up story about the candidate having an affair.Did the reporter commit a tort?

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Zach gets angry because Austin earned a better grade on a test than he did.They get into an argument,and Zach takes a swing at Austin,intending to hit him.Austin shoves Zach in order to avoid the blow.Which of the following is true regarding Austin's actions?

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Which of the following is a purpose of tort law?

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The primary type of damages in tort law is referred to as .

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If a defamation statement was originally broadcast by a company in the United States and was rebroadcast in the United Kingdom without the consent of the originator of the broadcast,the U.S.company may still be held liable in the United Kingdom court.

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Apprehension and fear are considered as the same thing,when it comes to assault.

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What action would Jon have against Taylor for taking the rake?

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Which of the following may a person accused of defamation raise as a defense?

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Which of the following are defenses to an action for libel brought by a public figure in the United Kingdom regarding a statement made in the United Kingdom?

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When a[n] privilege exists,one cannot be sued for defamation for any false statements made,regardless of intent or knowledge of the falsity of the claim.

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Samantha creates folders featuring an unflattering photograph of the president of the college she attends,and sells them outside of class for extra money.She did not obtain permission to use the photograph.Which of the following is true?

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Which of the following occurs when someone engages in outrageous,intentional conduct likely to cause extreme emotional distress to the party toward whom the conduct is directed?

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A false statement of a material fact regarding ownership of business property that results in a loss of sales for the business is referred to as ________.

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A strict-liability tort occurs when a defendant acts with the intention of engaging in a specific act that ultimately results in injury.

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Which claim would Jon have against Taylor for taking the lawn chair?

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If someone is overly fearful,is that person assaulted every time he experiences apprehension?

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What of the following is true of a negligence tort?

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A reporter does not like a candidate for president and he publishes a made up story about the candidate having an affair.Did the reporter commit a tort?

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Zach gets angry because Austin earned a better grade on a test than he did.They get into an argument,and Zach takes a swing at Austin,intending to hit him.Austin shoves Zach in order to avoid the blow.Which of the following is true regarding Austin's actions?

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Which of the following is a purpose of tort law?

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The primary type of damages in tort law is referred to as .

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If a defamation statement was originally broadcast by a company in the United States and was rebroadcast in the United Kingdom without the consent of the originator of the broadcast,the U.S.company may still be held liable in the United Kingdom court.

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Apprehension and fear are considered as the same thing,when it comes to assault.

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What action would Jon have against Taylor for taking the rake?

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Which of the following may a person accused of defamation raise as a defense?

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Which of the following are defenses to an action for libel brought by a public figure in the United Kingdom regarding a statement made in the United Kingdom?

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