Question 1

Larry takes Kyla's accounting textbook and hides it so that she cannot find it during the week before the exam. Larry most likely committed

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A)   disparagement of property.
B)   interference with a business relationship.
C)   trespass to land.
D)   trespass to personal property.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

DIY, a retail hardware store, must use reasonable care on its premises to warn its invitees of

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A)   all possible dangers.
B)   hidden dangers.
C)   dangers about which the business does not, or should not, know.
D)   no dangers.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Excavation, Inc., uses explosives to prepare land for construction projects. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because

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A)   Excavation is a corporation.
B)   the activity is inherently negligent.
C)   the activity is extremely risky.
D)   the amount of liability can be added to the costs of construction.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Through fines, imprisonment, and possibly death, the state punishes those who commit torts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Noah commits an assault and battery against Odell, causing her injuries. Odell files a lawsuit against Noah. A state court orders Noah to pay Odell for her injuries. This illustrates

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A)   a criminal prosecution.
B)   a tort case.
C)   interference with Noah in a way not permitted by law.
D)   none of the choices.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Making statements that make a reasonable person doubt another's legal ownership of property is not a tort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lewis violates a Maryland state statute that defines and prohibits the crimes of assault and battery. Maryland prosecutes Lewis. A state court orders Lewis to pay a fine. This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   a criminal prosecution.
B)   a tort lawsuit.
C)   interference with Lewis in a way not permitted by law.
D)   none of the choices.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Jay's Mini-Golf Park fails to maintain its equipment and Kelly, a patron, is injured. Jay's likely has committed

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A)   assault.
B)   battery.
C)   false imprisonment.
D)   negligence.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Through tort law, the state prosecutes those who commit criminal acts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A statement made with the intention of deceiving another is puffery .

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If no harm results from a negligent action, there can be no suit for damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Biff trespasses on Cruise Auto's property. Through the use of reasonable force, Cruise's security guard Dan detains Biff until the police arrive. Cruise

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A)   is liable for assault.
B)   is liable for defamation.
C)   is liable for false imprisonment.
D)   is not liable for any tort.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Shelly owns Reclaim & Restore (R&R) , a demolition company. Demolition of a Quad City brownstone by an R&R crew injures Penny, a spectator. Under the doctrine of strict liability, Shelly must pay for Penny's injury

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A)   only if the R&R crew failed to use reasonable care.
B)   only if the R&R crew was greater than 50 percent at fault.
C)   only if the R&R crew was entirely at fault.
D)   without regard to the fault of the R&R crew.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

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 engineer, Richard is held to the same standard of care as

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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 B)

Question 15

In a tweet to Ann, a reporter for the website Blast!, Carl falsely accuses Database Corporation of cheating on its taxes. This is

Accepted Answer

A)   defamation.
B)   not defamation because it is an opinion.
C)   not defamation because it refers to a crime, not a tort.
D)   not defamation because it was communicated electronically.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Threats of physical force that result in a person being afraid to leave can constitute false imprisonment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Buddy's Burgers advertises so effectively that the regular customers of its competitor Slider Sandwiches patronize Buddy's instead of Slider. This is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Clay, a driver for Delivery Company, causes a multi-vehicle accident on a city street. Clay and Delivery 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 Clay's vehicle.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   conversion.
B)   trespass to personal property.
C)   slander of quality.
D)   slander of title.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 5: Business Torts

Lewis violates a Maryland state statute that defines and prohibits the crimes of assault and battery. Maryland prosecutes Lewis. A state court orders Lewis to pay a fine. This illustrates

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Jay's Mini-Golf Park fails to maintain its equipment and Kelly, a patron, is injured. Jay's likely has committed

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Through fines, imprisonment, and possibly death, the state punishes those who commit torts.

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Excavation, Inc., uses explosives to prepare land for construction projects. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because

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Biff trespasses on Cruise Auto's property. Through the use of reasonable force, Cruise's security guard Dan detains Biff until the police arrive. Cruise

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Clay, a driver for Delivery Company, causes a multi-vehicle accident on a city street. Clay and Delivery are liable to

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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 engineer, Richard is held to the same standard of care as

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Through tort law, the state prosecutes those who commit criminal acts.

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A statement made with the intention of deceiving another is puffery .

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If no harm results from a negligent action, there can be no suit for damages.

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Threats of physical force that result in a person being afraid to leave can constitute false imprisonment.

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

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DIY, a retail hardware store, must use reasonable care on its premises to warn its invitees of

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Buddy's Burgers advertises so effectively that the regular customers of its competitor Slider Sandwiches patronize Buddy's instead of Slider. This is

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Making statements that make a reasonable person doubt another's legal ownership of property is not a tort.

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

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Noah commits an assault and battery against Odell, causing her injuries. Odell files a lawsuit against Noah. A state court orders Noah to pay Odell for her injuries. This illustrates

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Shelly owns Reclaim & Restore (R&R) , a demolition company. Demolition of a Quad City brownstone by an R&R crew injures Penny, a spectator. Under the doctrine of strict liability, Shelly must pay for Penny's injury

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Larry takes Kyla's accounting textbook and hides it so that she cannot find it during the week before the exam. Larry most likely committed

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In a tweet to Ann, a reporter for the website Blast!, Carl falsely accuses Database Corporation of cheating on its taxes. This is

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