Question 1

Tort law gives persons relief from civil wrongs or injuries to their person and property but not their economic interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which one of the following is NOT one of the torts included within invasion of privacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuisance. 
B)  Intrusion. 
C)  Appropriation. 
D)  False light. 
A)  Nuisance. 
B)  Intrusion. 
C)  Appropriation. 
D)  False light.

Question 3

Arthur fired a gun in the middle of the desert. He intended to fire the gun, but had no reason to believe anyone else was in the area. The bullet hit Bob, who happened to be riding his ATV across the desert. In this case:

Accepted Answer

A)  Arthur has committed the tort of assault. 
B)  Arthur has committed the tort of battery. 
C)  it is unlikely that Arthur has the necessary intent to commit a tort. 
D)  Arthur has committed the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress. 
A)  Arthur has committed the tort of assault. 
B)  Arthur has committed the tort of battery. 
C)  it is unlikely that Arthur has the necessary intent to commit a tort. 
D)  Arthur has committed the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Question 4

Tim and Steve are roughhousing in Tim's parents' front yard when Steve intentionally pushes Tim onto the neighbor's property. The trespasser(s) is/are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tim. 
B)  Steve. 
C)  both Tim and Steve. 
D)  neither Tim nor Steve. 
A)  Tim. 
B)  Steve. 
C)  both Tim and Steve. 
D)  neither Tim nor Steve.

Question 5

Stephen and Martha have spent months looking for their dream home. Finally, they find it and fell in love with everything about the house, and they asked the realtor to draw up a purchase agreement, which they then signed. After signing the papers, they asked the realtor whether the house was in good shape. The realtor said it was. When the couple moved into the house, they realized that the basement had serious water problems and that the roof leaked. They now want to sue the realtor. What tort should they consider? If they sue the realtor for this tort, will they win? Why or why not? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The couple should consider the tort of m

Question 6

Punitive damages is a term referring to damages that will merely compensate victims for the harm they have suffered, but will cost defendants more money than they have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In some instances the same facts will give rise to an action for both false light and defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Invasion of privacy consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriation. 
B)  intrusion. 
C)  public disclosure of private facts. 
D)  All of these are invasions of privacy. 
A)  appropriation. 
B)  intrusion. 
C)  public disclosure of private facts. 
D)  All of these are invasions of privacy.

Question 9

Compare and contrast the intent necessary to commit a tort to the intent necessary to commit a crime.

Accepted Answer

Criminal intent or mens rea is the menta

Question 10

Discuss invasion of privacy and identify possible defenses.

Accepted Answer

Invasion of privacy actually consists of

Question 11

Intentional infliction of emotional distress will protect a person from rudeness if the conduct was intended to cause emotional distress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A photographer taking photos of a movie star with a telephoto lens would NOT be guilty of intrusion if:

Accepted Answer

A)  the movie star was in a restaurant at the time. 
B)  the pictures were not published. 
C)  the movie star was in bed at the time. 
D)  the photographer never entered onto the movie star's property. 
A)  the movie star was in a restaurant at the time. 
B)  the pictures were not published. 
C)  the movie star was in bed at the time. 
D)  the photographer never entered onto the movie star's property.

Question 13

A person cannot be guilty of trespass unless he or she intended to violate the other's rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Intentional harm to the person includes which of the following torts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assault. 
B)  Nuisance. 
C)  Conversion. 
D)  Duress. 
A)  Assault. 
B)  Nuisance. 
C)  Conversion. 
D)  Duress.

Question 15

Identify the elements of a tort and the objectives of tort law.

Accepted Answer

The elements of a tort are: 
(a) a duty

Question 16

Arnold wrote a defamatory letter regarding Bill which he did not show to anyone, but which he posted on a bulletin board in the laundromat. Arnold has committed:

Accepted Answer

A)  the tort of slander. 
B)  the tort of libel. 
C)  neither libel nor slander, because there has been no publication of the letter. 
D)  the tort of false light. 
A)  the tort of slander. 
B)  the tort of libel. 
C)  neither libel nor slander, because there has been no publication of the letter. 
D)  the tort of false light.

Question 17

Brad doesn't like Jordan and especially dislikes Jordan's new felt hat, so he intentionally knocks it off Jordan's head in order to embarrass Jordan. Brad has committed a battery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One of the principal objectives of tort law is to prevent future harms and losses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Thomas, an ordinary citizen, posts this statement about a well-known movie star on a popular social media site: "Anderson Jones takes a stand against our President; calls for impeachment!"  The truth is, Anderson Jones is an avid supporter of the President and has never made a statement otherwise.  This is a case of false light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In which of the following cases is the privilege against defamation conditional rather than absolute?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of Congress on the floor of Congress. 
B)  Statements made by the President of the U.S. in the discharge of official duty. 
C)  Statements about a third party made to one's spouse when the couple is alone. 
D)  Publication of defamatory information in order to protect a legitimate interest. 
A)  Members of Congress on the floor of Congress. 
B)  Statements made by the President of the U.S. in the discharge of official duty. 
C)  Statements about a third party made to one's spouse when the couple is alone. 
D)  Publication of defamatory information in order to protect a legitimate interest.

Exam 7: Intentional Torts

Tort law gives persons relief from civil wrongs or injuries to their person and property but not their economic interests.

Which one of the following is NOT one of the torts included within invasion of privacy?

Arthur fired a gun in the middle of the desert. He intended to fire the gun, but had no reason to believe anyone else was in the area. The bullet hit Bob, who happened to be riding his ATV across the desert. In this case:

Tim and Steve are roughhousing in Tim's parents' front yard when Steve intentionally pushes Tim onto the neighbor's property. The trespasser(s) is/are:

Punitive damages is a term referring to damages that will merely compensate victims for the harm they have suffered, but will cost defendants more money than they have.

In some instances the same facts will give rise to an action for both false light and defamation.

Invasion of privacy consists of:

Compare and contrast the intent necessary to commit a tort to the intent necessary to commit a crime.

Discuss invasion of privacy and identify possible defenses.

Intentional infliction of emotional distress will protect a person from rudeness if the conduct was intended to cause emotional distress.

A photographer taking photos of a movie star with a telephoto lens would NOT be guilty of intrusion if:

A person cannot be guilty of trespass unless he or she intended to violate the other's rights.

Intentional harm to the person includes which of the following torts?

Identify the elements of a tort and the objectives of tort law.

Arnold wrote a defamatory letter regarding Bill which he did not show to anyone, but which he posted on a bulletin board in the laundromat. Arnold has committed:

Brad doesn't like Jordan and especially dislikes Jordan's new felt hat, so he intentionally knocks it off Jordan's head in order to embarrass Jordan. Brad has committed a battery.

One of the principal objectives of tort law is to prevent future harms and losses.

In which of the following cases is the privilege against defamation conditional rather than absolute?

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