Exam 4: Torts and Cyber Torts

Manuel is walking past Thomas's house when he hears a smoke alarm going off. He also hears a child calling for help and sees smoke coming from a window. Manuel rushes into Thomas's house, finds the child and brings it outside. If Thomas sues Manuel for trespass to land, Manuel's defense will probably be

To avoid liability for negligence, a business owner must protect its pa?trons against all risks.

Cook's Pantry Appliances, a retail store, must use reasonable care on its premises to warn its patrons of

If it can be shown that a trespass to land was warranted, a complete defense exists.

Proximate cause exists when the connection between an act and an in?jury is strong enough to justify imposing liability.

Ralph, a van driver for Speedy Delivery Company, causes a multi-vehicle accident on a city street. Ralph and Speedy are liable to

Class-action lawsuits are suits in which a number of persons join together to bring an action.

Dom, an EZ Baked Goods salesperson, follows Flora, a salesperson for Goody Pastries, Inc., as she attempts to make sales to food stores. Dom solicits each of Flora's customers. Dom is most likely liable for wrongful inter?ference with a

Defense of others is a defense to an allegation of battery, but not assault.

Under the "danger invites rescue" doctrine, a person who tries to rescue another individual from harm is liable for any injuries to that individual.

The courts consider legitimate competitive behavior permissible only if it does not result in the breaking of a contract.

A party cannot recover damages for severe emotional distress absent a show?ing of physical injury.