John returns to his apartment late one night and parks in the underground parking area. On his way to the elevator, he is held at gunpoint and robbed of his wallet and watch. John asserts that the landlord should be liable for damages because the parking area was a common area. Should the landlord be held liable?
No, because the landlord is not responsible for crimes undertaken by third parties.
No, because the parking area is not within the building itself.
Yes, if the crime was reasonably foreseeable to the landlord and the landlord failed to take steps to prevent it.
Yes, because landlords are liable for injuries occuring in common areas of leased premises.
Vern's Vegetables, a wholesaler, refuses to sell its produce to Minit Mart, a retailer. Vern's reason is that Minit's order is too small and will raise distribution costs significantly. Under the Sherman Act, Vern's refusal to sell to Minit Mart is
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an unfair or deceptive act or practice
not a violation
a per se violation
subject to the rule of reason
No, because the landlord is not responsible for crimes undertaken by third parties.
No, because the parking area is not within the building itself.
Yes, if the crime was reasonably foreseeable to the landlord and the landlord failed to take steps to prevent it.
Yes, because landlords are liable for injuries occuring in common areas of leased premises.
Vern's Vegetables, a wholesaler, refuses to sell its produce to Minit Mart, a retailer. Vern's reason is that Minit's order is too small and will raise distribution costs significantly. Under the Sherman Act, Vern's refusal to sell to Minit Mart is
Question 2 answers
an unfair or deceptive act or practice
not a violation
a per se violation
subject to the rule of reason