BUSA 2106 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+
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The acts imposing strict liability upon tavern owners for injuries to third parties
caused by their intoxicated patrons are called ________ acts.
dram shop
In the context of tort law, what is intent?
The desire to bring about certain or substantially likely results.
Neil has admired Allison all semester, but he has never talked to her. One day,
Neil walks up to Allison after class and gives her a hug. Allison is angry and
decides to sue Neil. Allison would sue Neil for the tort of ________.
battery
Brooke walks up to Kevin, a complete stranger, and demands that Kevin pay her
$1,000 or she will hurt him. In this case, Brooke commits a(n) ________.
assault
Elaine, the manager at Slurpee Heaven, warns Kelly who performs poorly
throughout the year that she will lose her job if she does not perform better.
Later, Kelly sends Elaine text messages from an anonymous phone number in
anger, threatening to harm her. In this case, Elaine can sue Kelly for ________.
assault
Claude finds out that Gina is responsible for his being fired. In a fit of rage,
Claude attacks Gina when she walks home. In this case, Gina can sue Claude for
________.
battery
Jim, a restaurant manager, punches a customer for his uncouth behavior toward
a waiter. In this scenario, the customer can sue Jim for ________.
battery
Many advertisers have been required to pay damages to individuals when
pictures of them have been used without authorization to promote products. In
such situations, which of the following torts has been committed by the
advertisers?
invasion of privacy
What protects the news media from invasion of privacy claims when publishing
information about public figures and officials?
the First Amendment
Another term for malicious prosecution is ________.
false arrest
To enter another's land without consent or to remain there after being asked to
leave constitutes the tort of ________.
trespass
A group of teenagers cross over a fence around a farm. The fence has a sign that
reads, "Private Property. Keep Out." They use the farm as a party spot. The owner
of the farm hears the noise and asks them to leave. The teenagers refuse to do so
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The acts imposing strict liability upon tavern owners for injuries to third parties
caused by their intoxicated patrons are called ________ acts.
dram shop
In the context of tort law, what is intent?
The desire to bring about certain or substantially likely results.
Neil has admired Allison all semester, but he has never talked to her. One day,
Neil walks up to Allison after class and gives her a hug. Allison is angry and
decides to sue Neil. Allison would sue Neil for the tort of ________.
battery
Brooke walks up to Kevin, a complete stranger, and demands that Kevin pay her
$1,000 or she will hurt him. In this case, Brooke commits a(n) ________.
assault
Elaine, the manager at Slurpee Heaven, warns Kelly who performs poorly
throughout the year that she will lose her job if she does not perform better.
Later, Kelly sends Elaine text messages from an anonymous phone number in
anger, threatening to harm her. In this case, Elaine can sue Kelly for ________.
assault
Claude finds out that Gina is responsible for his being fired. In a fit of rage,
Claude attacks Gina when she walks home. In this case, Gina can sue Claude for
________.
battery
Jim, a restaurant manager, punches a customer for his uncouth behavior toward
a waiter. In this scenario, the customer can sue Jim for ________.
battery
Many advertisers have been required to pay damages to individuals when
pictures of them have been used without authorization to promote products. In
such situations, which of the following torts has been committed by the
advertisers?
invasion of privacy
What protects the news media from invasion of privacy claims when publishing
information about public figures and officials?
the First Amendment
Another term for malicious prosecution is ________.
false arrest
To enter another's land without consent or to remain there after being asked to
leave constitutes the tort of ________.
trespass
A group of teenagers cross over a fence around a farm. The fence has a sign that
reads, "Private Property. Keep Out." They use the farm as a party spot. The owner
of the farm hears the noise and asks them to leave. The teenagers refuse to do so
