Question 1

Jean is playing a computer game on a bad disk that melts in her drive,starting a fire that injures her hands.Jean files a suit against K-Tech,Inc.,the game's manufacturer.K-Tech is held liable under the doctrine of strict liability.A significant application of this doctrine is in the area of​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​criminal law. 
B)   ​intentional torts. 
C)   ​product liability. 
D)   ​negligence.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

If it can be shown that a trespass to land was warranted,a complete defense exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cook's Pantry Appliances,a retail store,must use reasonable care on its premises to warn its patrons of​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​all risks. 
B)   ​hidden risks. 
C)   ​obvious risks. 
D)   ​no risks.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

A successful defense releases the defendant from partial or full liability for a tortious act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Harm must be foreseeable to be considered the proximate cause of an injury in negligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Obie accuses Portia,a broker with QT Financial Services,of fraudulently inducing him to invest in Riske Development Company,whose stock price declines in value.The reliance that gives rise to liability for fraud requires​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​a subjective statement. 
B)   ​misrepresentation of a fact knowing that it is false. 
C)   ​puffery. 
D)   ​seller's talk.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A person assumes all risks associated with any activity in which he or she participates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Through tort law,society compensates those who suffer injuries as a result of others' wrongful conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Unintentionally causing a party to break a contract may constitute wrongful interference with a contractual relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Legitimate competitive behavior is a permissible interference with a contractual relationship even if it results in a breaking of the contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Felix tells Genie,a prospective tenant,that the roof of the Valley View 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) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 5: Tort Law

A successful defense releases the defendant from partial or full liability for a tortious act.

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Legitimate competitive behavior is a permissible interference with a contractual relationship even if it results in a breaking of the contract.

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Felix tells Genie,a prospective tenant,that the roof of the Valley View 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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Unintentionally causing a party to break a contract may constitute wrongful interference with a contractual relationship.

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

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Cook's Pantry Appliances,a retail store,must use reasonable care on its premises to warn its patrons of

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A person assumes all risks associated with any activity in which he or she participates.

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Obie accuses Portia,a broker with QT Financial Services,of fraudulently inducing him to invest in Riske Development Company,whose stock price declines in value.The reliance that gives rise to liability for fraud requires

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Harm must be foreseeable to be considered the proximate cause of an injury in negligence.

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Jean is playing a computer game on a bad disk that melts in her drive,starting a fire that injures her hands.Jean files a suit against K-Tech,Inc.,the game's manufacturer.K-Tech is held liable under the doctrine of strict liability.A significant application of this doctrine is in the area of

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Through tort law,society compensates those who suffer injuries as a result of others' wrongful conduct.

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If it can be shown that a trespass to land was warranted,a complete defense exists.

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Exam 5: Tort Law

A successful defense releases the defendant from partial or full liability for a tortious act.

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Legitimate competitive behavior is a permissible interference with a contractual relationship even if it results in a breaking of the contract.

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Felix tells Genie,a prospective tenant,that the roof of the Valley View 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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Unintentionally causing a party to break a contract may constitute wrongful interference with a contractual relationship.

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

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Cook's Pantry Appliances,a retail store,must use reasonable care on its premises to warn its patrons of​

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A person assumes all risks associated with any activity in which he or she participates.

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Obie accuses Portia,a broker with QT Financial Services,of fraudulently inducing him to invest in Riske Development Company,whose stock price declines in value.The reliance that gives rise to liability for fraud requires​

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Harm must be foreseeable to be considered the proximate cause of an injury in negligence.

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Jean is playing a computer game on a bad disk that melts in her drive,starting a fire that injures her hands.Jean files a suit against K-Tech,Inc.,the game's manufacturer.K-Tech is held liable under the doctrine of strict liability.A significant application of this doctrine is in the area of​

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Through tort law,society compensates those who suffer injuries as a result of others' wrongful conduct.

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If it can be shown that a trespass to land was warranted,a complete defense exists.

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Felix tells Genie,a prospective tenant,that the roof of the Valley View 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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Cook's Pantry Appliances,a retail store,must use reasonable care on its premises to warn its patrons of

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Obie accuses Portia,a broker with QT Financial Services,of fraudulently inducing him to invest in Riske Development Company,whose stock price declines in value.The reliance that gives rise to liability for fraud requires

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Jean is playing a computer game on a bad disk that melts in her drive,starting a fire that injures her hands.Jean files a suit against K-Tech,Inc.,the game's manufacturer.K-Tech is held liable under the doctrine of strict liability.A significant application of this doctrine is in the area of

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