Question 1

The landmark case for proximate cause is:

Accepted Answer

A) Burnett 
B) Palsgraf 
C) Pichardo 
D) Midler 
A) Burnett 
B) Palsgraf 
C) Pichardo 
D) Midler B

Question 2

Assumption of the risk requires knowledge of the risk and voluntarily doing it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is not a breach of duty for purposes of establishing negligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Driving with defective brakes 
B) Driving without one's glasses as required on your license 
C) Driving while intoxicated 
D) All of the above are breaches of duty. 
A) Driving with defective brakes 
B) Driving without one's glasses as required on your license 
C) Driving while intoxicated 
D) All of the above are breaches of duty. D

Question 4

Asking a buyer to break their existing contract with another supplier is tortious interference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following constitutes a defamatory statement (assuming the statements are untrue)?

Accepted Answer

A) "I don't think you'll be happy with their work." 
B) "He was dismissed for embezzlement from his last job." 
C) "I don't care for him at all." 
D) "All people from Kentucky are stupid." 
A) "I don't think you'll be happy with their work." 
B) "He was dismissed for embezzlement from his last job." 
C) "I don't care for him at all." 
D) "All people from Kentucky are stupid."

Question 6

Three boys were leaving Wal-Mart when they were stopped by plain clothes security officers. One officer said, "Those shirts that you have on were stolen." One boy said, "You can't be serious." The officer responded, "Yes, I am. Come with me." The boys then went with the officers to a side door and into an office. The boys' parents have filed suit against Wal-Mart. Discuss what their suit might be for and what defenses Wal-Mart has.

Accepted Answer

False imprisonment and defamation; Wal-M

Question 7

A breach of duty can still be established for negligence cases even when the defendant has complied with the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Galley, Inc. has a contract for operating the kitchen at the Palm Crest Hotel in Miami, Florida. Mealco has approached Palm Crest's director of operations and stated, "Look, sign with us. We'll take care of whatever damages you owe Galley." Suppose Mealco added the following phrase, "Galley is going under fast. They haven't paid rent in five months and their rent is $15,000 per month." Galley is current on its rent, and its rent is $5000 per month. Mealco's statements:

Accepted Answer

A) are defamatory. 
B) constitute the tort of negligence. 
C) are covered under the shopkeeper's privilege. 
D) None of the above 
A) are defamatory. 
B) constitute the tort of negligence. 
C) are covered under the shopkeeper's privilege. 
D) None of the above

Question 9

In most states, letters of reference are exempt from liability for defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To establish assumption of risk, the defendant must show that the plaintiff was aware of the risk and accepted it voluntarily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Giving an unfavorable review of a product in a magazine is called product disparagement, a type of defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The media have a qualified privilege in defamation cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Contract interference:

Accepted Answer

A) requires involvement by more than one third party. 
B) requires proof of intent to interfere. 
C) is a federal crime. 
D) requires proof of misappropriation. 
A) requires involvement by more than one third party. 
B) requires proof of intent to interfere. 
C) is a federal crime. 
D) requires proof of misappropriation.

Question 14

The tort of false imprisonment:

Accepted Answer

A) requires proof of some actual damage to the plaintiff. 
B) is also known as the "shopkeeper's tort." 
C) requires proof of emotional distress. 
D) no longer exists in states that have adopted the shopkeeper's privilege. 
A) requires proof of some actual damage to the plaintiff. 
B) is also known as the "shopkeeper's tort." 
C) requires proof of emotional distress. 
D) no longer exists in states that have adopted the shopkeeper's privilege.

Question 15

Members of Congress enjoy an absolute privilege for their speech while on the floor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Arizona Daily Desert View carried a story on a recent E-Coli problem in a Phoenix fast food restaurant. The story included a history of Arizona E-Coli incidents and indicated that the Saguaro Grill had an E-Coli problem in 1999 that resulted in the hospitalization of seven customers. The owner of the Saguaro Grill called the newspaper and complained because the newspaper was rehashing an incident from nearly 10 years ago that damaged its reputation. The Arizona Daily Desert View :

Accepted Answer

A) is liable to the Saguaro Grill for libel. 
B) is liable to the Saguaro Grill for defamation. 
C) is liable to the Saguaro Grill for invasion of privacy. 
D) None of the above 
A) is liable to the Saguaro Grill for libel. 
B) is liable to the Saguaro Grill for defamation. 
C) is liable to the Saguaro Grill for invasion of privacy. 
D) None of the above

Question 17

"Car dealers are crooked" is an example of actionable defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

During an altercation, Tyrone hits LaQuisha several times causing LaQuisha pain and injuries. Discuss LaQuisha's options to this situation.

Accepted Answer

LaQuisha can file a police report and he

Question 19

Which of the following does not enjoy an absolute privilege to charges of defamation?

Accepted Answer

A) Members of Congress while speaking on the floor 
B) Witnesses in a court hearing 
C) Newspaper reporting witness testimony from a trial 
D) All of the above carry absolute privileges. 
A) Members of Congress while speaking on the floor 
B) Witnesses in a court hearing 
C) Newspaper reporting witness testimony from a trial 
D) All of the above carry absolute privileges.

Question 20

The distinguishing element between intentional torts and negligent torts is:

Accepted Answer

A) intent. 
B) level of damages. 
C) causation. 
D) All of the above are distinctions. 
A) intent. 
B) level of damages. 
C) causation. 
D) All of the above are distinctions.

The landmark case for proximate cause is:

Assumption of the risk requires knowledge of the risk and voluntarily doing it.

Which of the following is not a breach of duty for purposes of establishing negligence?

Asking a buyer to break their existing contract with another supplier is tortious interference.

Which of the following constitutes a defamatory statement (assuming the statements are untrue)?

A breach of duty can still be established for negligence cases even when the defendant has complied with the law.

In most states, letters of reference are exempt from liability for defamation.

To establish assumption of risk, the defendant must show that the plaintiff was aware of the risk and accepted it voluntarily.

Giving an unfavorable review of a product in a magazine is called product disparagement, a type of defamation.

The media have a qualified privilege in defamation cases.

Contract interference:

The tort of false imprisonment:

Members of Congress enjoy an absolute privilege for their speech while on the floor.

"Car dealers are crooked" is an example of actionable defamation.

During an altercation, Tyrone hits LaQuisha several times causing LaQuisha pain and injuries. Discuss LaQuisha's options to this situation.

Which of the following does not enjoy an absolute privilege to charges of defamation?

The distinguishing element between intentional torts and negligent torts is:

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The landmark case for proximate cause is:

Assumption of the risk requires knowledge of the risk and voluntarily doing it.

Which of the following is not a breach of duty for purposes of establishing negligence?

Asking a buyer to break their existing contract with another supplier is tortious interference.

Which of the following constitutes a defamatory statement (assuming the statements are untrue)?

A breach of duty can still be established for negligence cases even when the defendant has complied with the law.

In most states, letters of reference are exempt from liability for defamation.

To establish assumption of risk, the defendant must show that the plaintiff was aware of the risk and accepted it voluntarily.

Giving an unfavorable review of a product in a magazine is called product disparagement, a type of defamation.

The media have a qualified privilege in defamation cases.

Contract interference:

The tort of false imprisonment:

Members of Congress enjoy an absolute privilege for their speech while on the floor.

"Car dealers are crooked" is an example of actionable defamation.

During an altercation, Tyrone hits LaQuisha several times causing LaQuisha pain and injuries. Discuss LaQuisha's options to this situation.

Which of the following does not enjoy an absolute privilege to charges of defamation?

The distinguishing element between intentional torts and negligent torts is:

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts and Sales: Performance, Remedies, and Rights

Business Marketing and Products: Ads and Product Safety

Business Competition: Antitrust Law

Business and Intellectual Property Law

Agency Law

Governance and Structure: the Law of Business Associations

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Business and Employees: Employment Regulation

Business and Employees: Employment Discrimination

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