Deck 7: D: Negligence and Strict Liability

Question 1

Delfino,an executive with Cartwright Corporation,orders corporate employees to unknowingly transfer corporate funds to Delfino's personal account.This use of the employees' services is most likely

A)honest-services fraud,a federal crime.
B)a violation of corporate rules but no crime.
C)a breach of workplace rules generally but no civil or criminal wrong.
D)unethical but no crime.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

One night,Izzy discovers Joe,an intruder,in Izzy's home.Izzy shoots and kills Joe.With respect to criminal prosecution for this use of deadly force,in a state that has a stand-your-ground law Izzy

A)is presumed innocent or may be exempt from prosecution.
B)must prove that he first told Joe to "Stop!" or "Stand your ground!"
C)must prove that he first tried to retreat or that his life was in danger.
D)must prove that Joe did not try to retreat or acted without regard for his own life.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

To complain about Ultra Corporation's products,Toby opens a Web site with the domain name "ultracorporationsucks.com." Ultra files a suit against Toby.If the court rules in Toby's favor,it will most likely be on the basis of

A)a likelihood of confusion.
B)a right to privacy.
C)the freedom of speech.
D)trademark law.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement is most likely to apply to

A)pirated copyrighted works distributed via the Internet.
B)personal financial information on its owner's laptop.
C)legally downloaded recordings on a user's iPod.
D)a business firm's trade secrets cached on the firm's server.

Question 5

Pinpoint Data Corporation buys and sells consumers' personal information.This may violate

A)businesses' duties to their customers.
B)individuals' rights to their privacy.
C)governments' duties and rights with respect to public welfare.
D)no rights or duties.

Question 6

Michigan and many other states have set limits on the amount of general noneconomic damages that can be awarded in tort cases.Noneconomic damages include damages for

A)disfigurement.
B)lost income.
C)medical expenses.
D)property damage.