Question 1

The use of moral pressure is insufficient to establish false imprisonment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding the groups generally considered to be public figures for purposes of the public figure privilege to actions for defamation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Politicians, but not entertainers, are generally considered to be public figures.
B)   Entertainers, but not politicians, are generally considered to be public figures.
C)   Small business owners and politicians, but not entertainers, are generally considered to be public figures.
D)   Politicians and entertainers, but not small business owners, are generally considered to be public figures.
E)   Small business owners, but not politicians or entertainers, are generally considered to be public figures.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the term "tort"?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a French word meaning "wrong."
B)   It is a German word meaning "mistake."
C)   It is a Latin word meaning "misfeasance."
D)   It is an English word meaning "negligence."
E)   It is a civil law term meaning "liability."F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following are common classifications of torts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intentional, negligent, and criminal.
B)   Intentional, criminal, and strict liability.
C)   Intentional, negligent, and strict liability.
D)   Criminal, negligent, and strict liability.
E)   Administrative, civil, and criminal.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Bob,who has a large trust fund,is angry at Alice because she stopped dating him.Alice ran a successful dog grooming shop but Bob decided to open a dog grooming shop next door solely to run her out of business because he was angry over the break up.Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bob has committed the tort of unfair competition.
B)   Bob has committed the tort of interference with contract.
C)   Bob has committed the tort of unfair competition and also the tort of interference with contract.
D)   Bob has committed the tort of disparagement.
E)   Bob has not committed any tort.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding the apprehension necessary for the tort of assault?

Accepted Answer

A)   Apprehension and fear are the same thing.
B)   A person may be in apprehension of physical harm, even if the same person is too courageous to be afraid of that physical harm.
C)   Actual injury is necessary for valid apprehension to be proven.
D)   The test for assault involves subjective apprehension, not reasonable apprehension.
E)   There is no requirement that the apprehension be of immediate physical contact.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Exam 8: Tort Law

The use of moral pressure is insufficient to establish false imprisonment.

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Which of the following is true regarding the apprehension necessary for the tort of assault?

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Which of the following is true regarding the groups generally considered to be public figures for purposes of the public figure privilege to actions for defamation?

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Bob,who has a large trust fund,is angry at Alice because she stopped dating him.Alice ran a successful dog grooming shop but Bob decided to open a dog grooming shop next door solely to run her out of business because he was angry over the break up.Which of the following is correct?

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Which of the following is true of the term "tort"?

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Which of the following are common classifications of torts?

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Exam 8: Tort Law

The use of moral pressure is insufficient to establish false imprisonment.

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Which of the following is true regarding the apprehension necessary for the tort of assault?

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Which of the following is true regarding the groups generally considered to be public figures for purposes of the public figure privilege to actions for defamation?

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Bob,who has a large trust fund,is angry at Alice because she stopped dating him.Alice ran a successful dog grooming shop but Bob decided to open a dog grooming shop next door solely to run her out of business because he was angry over the break up.Which of the following is correct?

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Which of the following is true of the term "tort"?

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Which of the following are common classifications of torts?

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