Question 1

If no harm results from an allegedly negligent act, there is no liability.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Under the theory of negligence, the duty of care requires an intentional act.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Fraud occurs only when there is justifiable reliance on a true statement.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Fifi, a clerk at a Games n' Gamers store, takes a video game player and a selection of new games from the store without permission. Fifi is liable for​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​appropriation.
B)   ​no tort.
C)   ​conversion.
D)   ​wrongful interference with a business relationship.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Disparagement of property is a general term for the specific tort of appropriation.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Diego is arrested for a theft committed by someone who stole his identity. A court orders his release, but due to a police error in Diego's paperwork, he is held in jail for a month. The police are most likely liable for​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​abuse of process.
B)   ​false imprisonment.
C)   ​malicious prosecution.
D)   ​none of the choices.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Brad knows that the brakes on his truck do not work, but he tells Chris, a potential buyer, that there are no problems. On this assurance, Chris buys the truck. On learning the truth, she may sue Brad for​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​trade libel.
B)   ​conversion.
C)   ​fraudulent misrepresentation.
D)   ​no tort.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Through tort law, society compensates those who inflict injuries on others.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A plaintiff who voluntarily enters into a risky situation, knowing the risk involved, will be allowed to recover for any consequent injury.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Conversion is limited to theft.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Felix tells Genie, a prospective tenant, that the roof of the Hillside Apartments building does not leak when Felix knows that it does. This may give rise to an action for fraud, because the statement is one of​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​puffery.
B)   ​fact.
C)   ​illusion.
D)   ​opinion.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 12

A tortfeasor is one who wrongfully alleges that a tort has been committed.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under the doctrine of comparative negligence, only the plaintiff's negligence is taken into consideration.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Failure to live up to a standard of care may be an act or an omission.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

OK Dry-Cleaning advertises so effectively that the regular customers of its competitor Purity Cleaners patronize OK instead of Purity. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​appropriation.
B)   ​conversion.
C)   ​wrongful interference with a contractual relationship.
D)   ​none of the choices.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Kojo, a LifeCare Medical Supplies salesperson, follows Malin, a salesperson for National Medco Products, a LifeCare competitor, as Malin visits medical clinics, doctors' offices, hospitals, and other locations to make sales. Kojo solicits each of Malin's customers. Kojo is most likely liable for​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​conversion.
B)   ​no tort.
C)   ​wrongful interference with a business relationship.
D)   ​trade libel.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The bases of all torts are wrongs and compensation.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

Omar, a driver for Piece'a Pizza Delivery Service, causes a multi-vehicle accident on a city street. Omar and Piece'a Pizza are liable to​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​all those who were injured.
B)   ​only those who were uninsured.
C)   ​only those whose injuries could have been reasonably foreseen.
D)   ​only those whose vehicles were closest to Omar's vehicle.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 19

​David trespasses on Expo Corporation's property. Through the use of reasonable force, Expo's security guard detains David until the police arrive. Expo is liable for

Accepted Answer

A)   ​assault.
B)   ​battery.
C)   ​false imprisonment.
D)   ​none of the choices.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Richard, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. When the road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading, Richard is sued by motorists and hikers injured in the collapse. As a professional, Richard is held to the same standard of care as​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ordinary persons.
B)   ​other engineers.
C)   ​other professionals, including doctors, dentists, and lawyers.
D)   ​those injured in the collapse of the bridge.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: Tort Law

If no harm results from an allegedly negligent act, there is no liability.​

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Under the theory of negligence, the duty of care requires an intentional act.​

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Fraud occurs only when there is justifiable reliance on a true statement.​

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Fifi, a clerk at a Games n' Gamers store, takes a video game player and a selection of new games from the store without permission. Fifi is liable for​

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Disparagement of property is a general term for the specific tort of appropriation.​

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Diego is arrested for a theft committed by someone who stole his identity. A court orders his release, but due to a police error in Diego's paperwork, he is held in jail for a month. The police are most likely liable for​

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Brad knows that the brakes on his truck do not work, but he tells Chris, a potential buyer, that there are no problems. On this assurance, Chris buys the truck. On learning the truth, she may sue Brad for​

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Through tort law, society compensates those who inflict injuries on others.​

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A plaintiff who voluntarily enters into a risky situation, knowing the risk involved, will be allowed to recover for any consequent injury.​

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Conversion is limited to theft.​

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Felix tells Genie, a prospective tenant, that the roof of the Hillside Apartments building does not leak when Felix knows that it does. This may give rise to an action for fraud, because the statement is one of​

Correct AnswerverifiedB

A tortfeasor is one who wrongfully alleges that a tort has been committed.​

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Under the doctrine of comparative negligence, only the plaintiff's negligence is taken into consideration.​

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Failure to live up to a standard of care may be an act or an omission.​

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OK Dry-Cleaning advertises so effectively that the regular customers of its competitor Purity Cleaners patronize OK instead of Purity. This is​

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Kojo, a LifeCare Medical Supplies salesperson, follows Malin, a salesperson for National Medco Products, a LifeCare competitor, as Malin visits medical clinics, doctors' offices, hospitals, and other locations to make sales. Kojo solicits each of Malin's customers. Kojo is most likely liable for​

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The bases of all torts are wrongs and compensation.​

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Omar, a driver for Piece'a Pizza Delivery Service, causes a multi-vehicle accident on a city street. Omar and Piece'a Pizza are liable to​

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​David trespasses on Expo Corporation's property. Through the use of reasonable force, Expo's security guard detains David until the police arrive. Expo is liable for

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Richard, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. When the road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading, Richard is sued by motorists and hikers injured in the collapse. As a professional, Richard is held to the same standard of care as​

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If no harm results from an allegedly negligent act, there is no liability.

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Under the theory of negligence, the duty of care requires an intentional act.

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Fraud occurs only when there is justifiable reliance on a true statement.

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Fifi, a clerk at a Games n' Gamers store, takes a video game player and a selection of new games from the store without permission. Fifi is liable for

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Disparagement of property is a general term for the specific tort of appropriation.

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Diego is arrested for a theft committed by someone who stole his identity. A court orders his release, but due to a police error in Diego's paperwork, he is held in jail for a month. The police are most likely liable for

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Brad knows that the brakes on his truck do not work, but he tells Chris, a potential buyer, that there are no problems. On this assurance, Chris buys the truck. On learning the truth, she may sue Brad for

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Through tort law, society compensates those who inflict injuries on others.

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A plaintiff who voluntarily enters into a risky situation, knowing the risk involved, will be allowed to recover for any consequent injury.

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Conversion is limited to theft.

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Felix tells Genie, a prospective tenant, that the roof of the Hillside Apartments building does not leak when Felix knows that it does. This may give rise to an action for fraud, because the statement is one of

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A tortfeasor is one who wrongfully alleges that a tort has been committed.

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Under the doctrine of comparative negligence, only the plaintiff's negligence is taken into consideration.

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Failure to live up to a standard of care may be an act or an omission.

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OK Dry-Cleaning advertises so effectively that the regular customers of its competitor Purity Cleaners patronize OK instead of Purity. This is

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Kojo, a LifeCare Medical Supplies salesperson, follows Malin, a salesperson for National Medco Products, a LifeCare competitor, as Malin visits medical clinics, doctors' offices, hospitals, and other locations to make sales. Kojo solicits each of Malin's customers. Kojo is most likely liable for

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The bases of all torts are wrongs and compensation.

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True

Omar, a driver for Piece'a Pizza Delivery Service, causes a multi-vehicle accident on a city street. Omar and Piece'a Pizza are liable to

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C

David trespasses on Expo Corporation's property. Through the use of reasonable force, Expo's security guard detains David until the police arrive. Expo is liable for

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Richard, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. When the road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading, Richard is sued by motorists and hikers injured in the collapse. As a professional, Richard is held to the same standard of care as

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