Question 1

The concept of immunity from liability means that:

Accepted Answer

A) one who harms another can be held liable only for voluntary acts. 
B) certain persons are not subject to tort liability. 
C) one who harms another without intending to do so is not subject to tort liability. 
D) one who harms a child can never be sued by the parents of the injured child. 
A) one who harms another can be held liable only for voluntary acts. 
B) certain persons are not subject to tort liability. 
C) one who harms another without intending to do so is not subject to tort liability. 
D) one who harms a child can never be sued by the parents of the injured child. B

Question 2

In terms of defamation liability,members of the United States Congress enjoy an absolute privilege when they are speaking on the floor of the Senate or the House of Representatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Strict liability is one type of tort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The tort of false imprisonment requires the detention of a person without his or her consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Concerning torts and crimes,choose the correct statement:

Accepted Answer

A) Every tort is a crime. 
B) Every crime is a tort. 
C) No crime is a tort. 
D) A crime may also be a tort. 
A) Every tort is a crime. 
B) Every crime is a tort. 
C) No crime is a tort. 
D) A crime may also be a tort.

Question 6

Torts are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) intentional only. 
B) negligence only. 
C) strict liability only. 
D) intentional,negligence,and strict liability. 
A) intentional only. 
B) negligence only. 
C) strict liability only. 
D) intentional,negligence,and strict liability.

Question 7

Today,the widest range of tort liability arises in the field of negligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Product disparagement is a form of defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Slander of title and trade libel are collectively known as product __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Divestiture 
B) Disparagement 
C) Dilution 
D) Diversion 
A) Divestiture 
B) Disparagement 
C) Dilution 
D) Diversion

Question 10

John owed Barney money.Barney called John's home several times per day for five weeks asking for repayment,with some of the calls coming after midnight.Barney might be liable for:

Accepted Answer

A) defamation. 
B) wrongful interference with a contract. 
C) intentional infliction of emotional distress. 
D) trespass. 
A) defamation. 
B) wrongful interference with a contract. 
C) intentional infliction of emotional distress. 
D) trespass.

Question 11

The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress requires proof of outrageous conduct and resulting emotional distress in the victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In order to establish the tort of false imprisonment,a person must show imprisonment for:

Accepted Answer

A) any amount of time. 
B) at least one minute. 
C) at least ten minutes 
D) at least one hour. 
A) any amount of time. 
B) at least one minute. 
C) at least ten minutes 
D) at least one hour.

Question 13

The media enjoy a qualified privilege for stories that turn out to be false.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a defense to defamation?

Accepted Answer

A) Slander 
B) Libel 
C) Truth 
D) All of the above. 
A) Slander 
B) Libel 
C) Truth 
D) All of the above.

Question 15

The assumption of risk defense has been abolished in several states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If the plaintiff has either engaged in or refrained from actions that are at least partially to blame for the injuries received,what negligence has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A) criminal 
B) contributory 
C) personal 
D) prejudicial 
A) criminal 
B) contributory 
C) personal 
D) prejudicial

Question 17

Truth is not a defense to defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Libel is the printed equivalent of the spoken form of defamation known as slander.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If a crime does not hurt an identifiable person,it is not a tort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Malice is always a required element of defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Torts

The concept of immunity from liability means that:

In terms of defamation liability,members of the United States Congress enjoy an absolute privilege when they are speaking on the floor of the Senate or the House of Representatives.

Strict liability is one type of tort.

The tort of false imprisonment requires the detention of a person without his or her consent.

Concerning torts and crimes,choose the correct statement:

Torts are classified as:

Today,the widest range of tort liability arises in the field of negligence.

Product disparagement is a form of defamation.

Slander of title and trade libel are collectively known as product __________.

John owed Barney money.Barney called John's home several times per day for five weeks asking for repayment,with some of the calls coming after midnight.Barney might be liable for:

The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress requires proof of outrageous conduct and resulting emotional distress in the victim.

In order to establish the tort of false imprisonment,a person must show imprisonment for:

The media enjoy a qualified privilege for stories that turn out to be false.

Which of the following is a defense to defamation?

The assumption of risk defense has been abolished in several states.

If the plaintiff has either engaged in or refrained from actions that are at least partially to blame for the injuries received,what negligence has occurred?

Truth is not a defense to defamation.

Libel is the printed equivalent of the spoken form of defamation known as slander.

If a crime does not hurt an identifiable person,it is not a tort.

Malice is always a required element of defamation.

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