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Question 41

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For those who have suffered injuries as a result of the wrongful conduct of others, through tort law, society supports

A) compensation.
B) fines, imprisonment, and possibly death imposed on the wrongdoer.
C) interference with the wrongdoer in a way not permitted by law.
D) all of the choices.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Question 42

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If no legally recognized injury or harm results from a given negligent act, there is nothing to compensate-in effect, no tort exists.

A) True
B) False

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Question 43

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

False imprisonment occurs only when a person justifiably restrains another.

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

Fran tells Gio that her Hyundai Kia has never been in an accident. This may give rise to an action for fraud if the statement is

Mick hosts an NCAA basketball championship viewing party at his home, where Neff imbibes too much alcohol. Driving drunk after the party, Neff causes an accident in which Otto is injured. Under a dram shop act imposing liability on social hosts, Otto must prove

In a tort action, a business firm can recover general damages equivalent to the actual value of damage sustained.

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

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

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

Publication of false information about another's property is not a tort.