Questions and Answers
Which of the following is true when two defendants are held jointly and severally liable? (Select all that apply)
A crime is a wrong that arises from a violation of a public duty, whereas a tort:
The widest range of tort liability arises in the field of:
In order to establish the tort of battery, the plaintiff must show:
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The tort of assault is intentional conduct that:
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Which of the following is an element of defamation?
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Which of the following statements is true of a tort?
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Strict liability is a type of tort that imposes liability:
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The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) most likely includes:
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The level of care required of a professional to avoid liability for malpractice is the same as:
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The concept of governmental immunity from liability:
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Identify a true statement about contributory negligence.
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A shopkeeper may qualify for the shopkeeper's privilege if:
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Which of the following statements is likely to be true of this scenario in a state that has adopted the comparative negligence rule?
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Jim and Nick are arguing over which football team is the best. The argument heats up, and Jim punches Nick in the face in front of several witnesses. Jim will most likely be found guilty of the tort of __________.
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In a negligence lawsuit regarding an injury at a hockey game, which of the following elements that constitute negligence was missing in this case?
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If the jury is instructed to decide the matter with a potential defense of contributory negligence, what would be its conclusion?
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In this scenario, the teenagers will most likely be guilty of the tort of __________.
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Which of the following statements is true of this scenario involving a published letter?
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In this scenario, Renee could be liable for:
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How should the case regarding Ashley's privacy be decided?
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Under which tort will Andy be liable for trying to terminate Sam's contract?
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Under what type of tort would the construction company be responsible for the damages resulting from a water line damage?
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The issue of the case of Moore v. Beye was:
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In Holguin v. Sally's Beauty Supply, Inc., the issue was whether:
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In Hardesty v. American Seating Co., the issue was whether:
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Study Notes
Joint and Several Liability
- Defendants can be held individually liable for the entire judgment amount in joint and several liability cases.
Crime vs. Tort
- A crime is a breach of a public duty; a tort stems from a violation of a private duty.
Tort Liability
- Negligence encompasses the broadest range of tort liability cases.
Battery Requirements
- To establish battery, the plaintiff must demonstrate intentional and wrongful touching without consent.
Assault Definition
- Assault involves intentional conduct that causes a person to fear imminent harm, coupled with the ability to act on that threat.
Defamation Elements
- Defamation requires the making of a false statement, publication of that statement, and damages resulting from it.
Definition of Tort
- A tort is a civil wrong that disrupts someone’s property or person, differing from public duty violations.
Strict Liability
- Strict liability imposes accountability without consideration of intent or negligence.
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
- IIED includes actions that exceed all bounds of decency, leading to mental anguish.
Professional Malpractice Standard
- Professionals must meet the care standard established by what a reasonable professional in their field would exercise.
Governmental Immunity
- Generally, the government is not subject to tort liability, limiting plaintiffs' ability to recover damages.
Contributory Negligence
- Establishing contributory negligence can completely bar recovery of damages in common law.
Shopkeeper's Privilege
- Shopkeepers can lawfully detain customers if done in a reasonable manner and based on reasonable suspicion.
Comparative Negligence Scenario
- In states with comparative negligence, damages are assigned based on the proportion of fault of each party involved in an incident.
Battery Example
- A physical assault, such as Jim punching Nick during an argument, constitutes battery.
Negligence Case Denial
- Karolyn’s negligence lawsuit was denied due to a lack of breach of duty, despite the potential for injury.
Tenant's Slip and Fall
- Alex's case exemplifies contributory negligence as the jury found him responsible and awarded no damages.
Trespass by Teenagers
- Teenagers swimming in the Owens' unattended pool likely committed trespass despite no malicious intent.
Defamation Case Implications
- If Jerry's claims about Richard are true, Richard cannot claim damages as truth is a defense against defamation.
Invasion of Privacy by Public Posting
- Renee’s repeated public requests for repayment may constitute an invasion of privacy.
Right to Privacy vs. Public Interest
- The right to privacy can protect against unnecessary publicity, but not if the information is imperative to the published article.
Contract Interference Liability
- Andy could be liable for tortious interference for persuading Ginger to breach her contract with Sam.
Strict Liability in Construction
- The construction company's damages due to flooding fall under strict liability, as it occurred despite following safety protocols.
Moore v. Beye Case Focus
- The primary concern in the Moore v. Beye case was whether damages were suffered as a result of the altercation.
Shopkeeper’s Privilege Case Decision
- In Holguin v. Sally's Beauty Supply, a key determinant was whether the detention of a customer for placing an item in her tote was justified.
Contributory Negligence in Hardesty Case
- In Hardesty v. American Seating Co., the court concluded contributory negligence barred Hardesty's claim against the company.
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