Question 1

Explain the similarities and differences between libel and slander.

Accepted Answer

The tort of "Libel" and "Sland

Question 2

In the Oliver v. Orleans Parish School Bd. case, the trial court's determination that the defendant's actions were unauthorized and unjustified was ______, which defeats the tortious interference with contract claim.

Accepted Answer

A) libelous 
B) defamatory 
C) "clearly wrong" 
D) a breach of contract 
A) libelous 
B) defamatory 
C) "clearly wrong" 
D) a breach of contract

Question 3

If a person intentionally writes or says false things about anyone at workplace, such an act amounts to:

Accepted Answer

A) fabrication. 
B) ratification. 
C) whistleblowing. 
D) defamation. 
A) fabrication. 
B) ratification. 
C) whistleblowing. 
D) defamation.

Question 4

How are retaliatory demotion cases different from wrongful discharge suits?

Accepted Answer

Retaliatory demotion cases are somewhat

Question 5

Since business defamation is a per se tort, it cannot amount to strict liability even if the plaintiff has proved that the damaging statement was published.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is considered an offense with lower level culpability compared to intentional infliction?

Accepted Answer

A) Libel 
B) Slander 
C) Negligent infliction 
D) Qualified privilege 
A) Libel 
B) Slander 
C) Negligent infliction 
D) Qualified privilege

Question 7

If any person's conduct causes emotional harm to the other, then it shall be considered as a case of:

Accepted Answer

A) intentional infliction of emotional distress. 
B) negligent infliction of emotional distress. 
C) professional misconduct. 
D) traumatic behavior. 
A) intentional infliction of emotional distress. 
B) negligent infliction of emotional distress. 
C) professional misconduct. 
D) traumatic behavior.

Question 8

Qualified privilege is recognized by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why do courts shy away from negligent infliction of emotional distress?

Accepted Answer

Many courts shy away from this tort beca

Question 10

"Trade secret" is another name for proprietary information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How is a third party responsible for tortious interference with contract?

Accepted Answer

A third party must interfere f

Question 12

What is a tort and how it is applicable in employer-employee relationships?

Accepted Answer

The word tort means a civil wrong not ba

Question 13

In most of the states' common laws, it is an obligation for employees to respect the trade secrets of employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In context of employment laws, tortious interference with contract is a commonly committed tort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When a person is protected by ______, the remarks made will be immune from a defamation suit, if the person has made them in good faith.

Accepted Answer

A) qualified privilege 
B) sovereign immunity 
C) strict liability 
D) vicarious liability 
A) qualified privilege 
B) sovereign immunity 
C) strict liability 
D) vicarious liability

Question 16

An employee's theft of her employer's trade secrets is considered as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) liability. 
B) tort. 
C) bailment. 
D) injunction. 
A) liability. 
B) tort. 
C) bailment. 
D) injunction.

Question 17

In the Davidson v. Baird case, the employer was accused of:

Accepted Answer

A) intentional infliction of emotional distress. 
B) negligent infliction of emotional distress. 
C) tortious interference with contract. 
D) defamation. 
A) intentional infliction of emotional distress. 
B) negligent infliction of emotional distress. 
C) tortious interference with contract. 
D) defamation.

Question 18

The law recognizes a qualified privilege in all of the following instances except :

Accepted Answer

A) comments concerning an employee's performance made to a supervisor. 
B) comments concerning an employee's performance communicated via company email. 
C) an employer discussing an employee's performance with his coworkers over lunch. 
D) assessments of an employee, communicated by a former employer to a prospective employer. 
A) comments concerning an employee's performance made to a supervisor. 
B) comments concerning an employee's performance communicated via company email. 
C) an employer discussing an employee's performance with his coworkers over lunch. 
D) assessments of an employee, communicated by a former employer to a prospective employer.

Question 19

Retaliatory demotion cannot support a claim on wrongful discharge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following can be considered to be a civil wrong?

Accepted Answer

A) Injunction 
B) Tort 
C) Ordeal 
D) Ordinance 
A) Injunction 
B) Tort 
C) Ordeal 
D) Ordinance

Exam 3: Commonly Committed Workplace Torts

Explain the similarities and differences between libel and slander.

In the Oliver v. Orleans Parish School Bd. case, the trial court's determination that the defendant's actions were unauthorized and unjustified was ______, which defeats the tortious interference with contract claim.

If a person intentionally writes or says false things about anyone at workplace, such an act amounts to:

How are retaliatory demotion cases different from wrongful discharge suits?

Since business defamation is a per se tort, it cannot amount to strict liability even if the plaintiff has proved that the damaging statement was published.

Which of the following is considered an offense with lower level culpability compared to intentional infliction?

If any person's conduct causes emotional harm to the other, then it shall be considered as a case of:

Qualified privilege is recognized by law.

Why do courts shy away from negligent infliction of emotional distress?

"Trade secret" is another name for proprietary information.

How is a third party responsible for tortious interference with contract?

What is a tort and how it is applicable in employer-employee relationships?

In most of the states' common laws, it is an obligation for employees to respect the trade secrets of employers.

In context of employment laws, tortious interference with contract is a commonly committed tort.

When a person is protected by ______, the remarks made will be immune from a defamation suit, if the person has made them in good faith.

An employee's theft of her employer's trade secrets is considered as a(n):

In the Davidson v. Baird case, the employer was accused of:

The law recognizes a qualified privilege in all of the following instances except :

Retaliatory demotion cannot support a claim on wrongful discharge.

Which of the following can be considered to be a civil wrong?

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