BUSI 2001 WEEK 2 QUIZ WITH ANSWERS

• Question 1 A tort is Selected Answer: A private wrong Correct Answer: A private wrong • Question 2 Lovell threatened to hit Farrin. If Lovell did hit Farrin and Farrin suffered injury or damages, she could sue Lovell for Selected Answer: Assault and battery Correct Answer: Assault and battery • Question 3 2 out of 2 points 2 out of 2 points 2 out of 2 points To determine negligence, the court compares the conduct of the defendant with the conduct of Selected Answer: A reasonable person Correct Answer: A reasonable person • Question 4 Actual malice must be shown by Selected Answer: A public figure in order to recover damages for defamation Correct Answer: A public figure in order to recover damages for defamation • Question 5 For a contract to be valid, four essential elements are required. All of the following are essential elements of a valid contract except