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Question #1

Erol works for Food Packing Company. Erol’s supervisor Gwen writes a negative review of Erol’s performance. Gwen believes the statements are true, and limits their communication to the firm’s management. In a tort action for defamation, Gwen can most likely assert as a successful defense

A privilege.

B malice.

C none of the choices.

D contempt.

Question #2

A landlord is expected to use reasonable care to ensure that his or her tenants are not harmed in common areas.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #3

Intentional physical contact with another is not a battery unless the contact is unexcused, harmful, or offensive.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #4

A defendant cannot be liable for negligence unless he or she intended to harm the plaintiff.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #5

To gain a share of a market, a businessperson can interfere in another’s business, even if the behavior is predatory.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #6

An economically injurious falsehood about a business’s product can support a tort action for disparagement of property.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #7

Bram knows that the pipes in his building leak, but he tells Cass, a potential buyer, that there are no leaks. On this assurance, Cass buys the building. On learning the truth, she may sue Bram for

A defamation.

B wrongful interference with a business relationship.

C conversion.

D fraudulent misrepresentation.

Question #8

Without Research Data Corporation’s consent, Sia hacks into the firm’s computers and downloads trade secrets and other confidential information. Most likely, Sia is liable for the tort of

A conversion.

B appropriation.

C trespass to land.

D battery.

Question #9

Trespass to land is committed if, without the permission of the property owner, a person

A has a revocable license to come onto the property, enters the property to assist someone in danger, and causes water to back up onto the property.

B causes water to back up onto the property.

C enters the property to assist someone in danger.

D has a revocable license to come onto the property.

Question #10

Outlet Sales Store unknowingly buys goods that were stolen from Quality Products Inc. Most likely, Outlet Sales can be ordered to return the goods or pay their true owner for their value in a suit for

A none of the choices.

B wrongful interference with a business relationship.

C conversion.

D appropriation.

Question #11

In a digital ad, Geo Treks, a retail sports equipment store, falsely accuses its competitor Headwaters of selling stolen kayaks and other gear. Headwaters’ sales decrease. Geo Treks has most likely committed

A none of the choices.

B conversion.

C slander of quality.

D slander of title.

Question #12

Pete, a broker, advises Ollie to invest in Rocky Road Inc. When the share price of Rocky’s stock decreases, Ollie accuses Pete of fraud, claiming reliance on Pete’s advice. The reliance that gives rise to liability for fraud requires

A a threat of physical force.

B puffery.

C a misrepresentation of fact knowing that it is false.

D a statement communicated to at least one person other than the plaintiff.

Question #13

A person will not be liable for wrongful interference if the interference results from legitimate competitive behavior.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #14

In an online blog, Oren states that Publicity Corporation invaded the privacy of individuals to collect marketing data for its clients. If the firm can prove all of the elements of defamation and Oren cannot assert a sufficient defense, Oren is most likely liable for

A slander.

B malice.

C contempt.

D libel.

Question #15

Len, a MedCo Supplies salesperson, follows Nan, a salesperson for Optima Health Products (a MedCo competitor) as she visits locations to make sales. Len solicits each of Nan’s customers. Len is most likely liable for

A wrongful interference with a contractual relationship.

B conversion.

C none of the choices.

D wrongful interference with a business relationship.

Question #16

Taking personal property from its owner, without permission or just cause, is trespass—retaining it is conversion.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #17

In most states, a merchant can use undue force to detain a person suspected of shoplifting without liability for false imprisonment.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #18

A person who wrongfully hurts another’s good name or reputation orally may be liable for libel.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #19

Hal posts online secretly recorded videos of Ida and includes her name, address, phone number, and Facebook page. Most likely, Ida could bring a successful tort action against Hal for

A appropriation.

B defamation.

C invasion of privacy.

D assault.

Question #20

Ricard, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. The road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading. Motorists injured in the collapse sue Ricard in a tort action for negligence. Under that theory, as a professional, Ricard is held to the same standard of care as

A those injured in the collapse of the bridge.

B other engineers.

C other professionals, including doctors, dentists, and lawyers.

D ordinary persons.

Question #21

A false statement about a person’s business can give rise to liability for defamation.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #22

Dian enters a car race, knowing that there is a risk of being injured in a crash. Dian assumes

A any risk—contemplated or not—associated with the race.

B only those risks that she expressly agrees to assume.

C no risk in this situation.

D the risk of being injured in a crash.

Question #23

Good Samaritan statutes were passed largely to protect, in emergency situations,

A those in need, such as individuals hurt in accidents.

B landlords and other property owners.

C physicians and medical personnel.

D business invitees.

Question #24

A defendant cannot be liable in an intentional tort action if he or she did not intend to cause harm to the plaintiff.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #25

Intent can be transferred when an individual intends to harm one individual but unintentionally harms another.

A FALSE

B TRUE

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