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1. In tort law, an actor who knows with substantial certainty that certain consequences will result from an act has intent.
True
False
2. False imprisonment is a tort only if confinement is unjustified.
True
False
3. Mary is accused of slander. Slander includes
a. oral defamatory statements only.
b. written defamatory statements only.
c, oral and written defamatory statements.
d. none of the above.
4. Leo hears Mona falsely accuse Nick of stealing from their employer. The statement is defamatory
a. because Leo heard it.
b. only if Nick suffers emotional distress.
c. only if the statement is also published in the media.
d. only if the statement was made in an annoying manner.
5. Todd files a suit against United Media Corporation for defamation. Actual malice must be shown for recovery of damages if Todd is
a. a corporate officer.
b. a non-citizen.
c. a private individual.
d. a public figure.
6. Sam, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new bridge. When the bridge collapses due to faulty construction, Sam is sued by those injured in the collapse. As a professional, Sam is held to the same standard of care of
a. ordinary persons.
b. other engineers.
c. other professionals, including doctors, dentists, and lawyers.
d. those injured in the collapse of the bridge.
7. Beth is injured in a car accident and sues Curt, alleging negligence. Curt claims that Beth was driving more carelessly than he was. Comparative negligence may reduce Beth's recovery
a. even if Beth was only slightly at fault.
b. only if Beth was as equally at fault as Curt.
c. only if Beth was less at fault than Curt.
d. only if Beth was more at fault than Curt.
8. Sue writes a defamatory article about Tony. The article is disseminated through the print media, via newspapers, and online, via an Internet service provider (ISP). Most likely to be held liable for the article are Sue and
a. neither the ISP nor the newspapers.
b. the ISP and the newspapers.
c. the ISP only.
d. the newspapers only.
9. Good Tire Company designs and manufacturers car and truck tires. In a product liability suit based on negligence, Good Tire could be liable for violating its duty of care with respect to
a. the design of the tires only.
b. the manufacture of the tires only.
c. the design or the manufacture of the tires.
d. none of the above.
10. Silicon Computers manufactures hard drives. Dave discovers that his Silicon drive is defective. Dave sues Silicon for product liability based on misrepresentation. To win, Dave must show that
a. Dave knew and appreciated the risk caused by the defect.
b. Dave suffered an injury caused by the defect.
c. the "defect" was a commonly known danger.
d. Silicon sold the drive to Dave.
True
False
2. False imprisonment is a tort only if confinement is unjustified.
True
False
3. Mary is accused of slander. Slander includes
a. oral defamatory statements only.
b. written defamatory statements only.
c, oral and written defamatory statements.
d. none of the above.
4. Leo hears Mona falsely accuse Nick of stealing from their employer. The statement is defamatory
a. because Leo heard it.
b. only if Nick suffers emotional distress.
c. only if the statement is also published in the media.
d. only if the statement was made in an annoying manner.
5. Todd files a suit against United Media Corporation for defamation. Actual malice must be shown for recovery of damages if Todd is
a. a corporate officer.
b. a non-citizen.
c. a private individual.
d. a public figure.
6. Sam, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new bridge. When the bridge collapses due to faulty construction, Sam is sued by those injured in the collapse. As a professional, Sam is held to the same standard of care of
a. ordinary persons.
b. other engineers.
c. other professionals, including doctors, dentists, and lawyers.
d. those injured in the collapse of the bridge.
7. Beth is injured in a car accident and sues Curt, alleging negligence. Curt claims that Beth was driving more carelessly than he was. Comparative negligence may reduce Beth's recovery
a. even if Beth was only slightly at fault.
b. only if Beth was as equally at fault as Curt.
c. only if Beth was less at fault than Curt.
d. only if Beth was more at fault than Curt.
8. Sue writes a defamatory article about Tony. The article is disseminated through the print media, via newspapers, and online, via an Internet service provider (ISP). Most likely to be held liable for the article are Sue and
a. neither the ISP nor the newspapers.
b. the ISP and the newspapers.
c. the ISP only.
d. the newspapers only.
9. Good Tire Company designs and manufacturers car and truck tires. In a product liability suit based on negligence, Good Tire could be liable for violating its duty of care with respect to
a. the design of the tires only.
b. the manufacture of the tires only.
c. the design or the manufacture of the tires.
d. none of the above.
10. Silicon Computers manufactures hard drives. Dave discovers that his Silicon drive is defective. Dave sues Silicon for product liability based on misrepresentation. To win, Dave must show that
a. Dave knew and appreciated the risk caused by the defect.
b. Dave suffered an injury caused by the defect.
c. the "defect" was a commonly known danger.
d. Silicon sold the drive to Dave.