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The law treats certain actions as negligence per se. A Without submitting the issue of negligence to the jury.
court can always determine negligence per se 3 multiple choice options
Benjamin owned a house which was rented by Katie. Yes. Benjamin created a nuisance, and he can be liable for discharging water on
Benjamin rerouted the gutters and downspouts to trickle the road, but Katie is not.
water into the road rather than on the porch. In the winter 3 multiple choice options
the water froze and created a nearly invisible sheet of ice
on the road. Can Benjamin and/or Katie be held
responsible if someone is injured on the ice?
All of the following are either complete or partial Breach of warranty
defenses in a products liability lawsuit, EXCEPT: 3 multiple choice options
Under the foreseeability rule, can a defendant be liable Yes, the foreseeability rule permits liability where a reasonable person would
for harm that the defendant did not foresee? have foreseen the outcome, even if the defendant did not
3 multiple choice options
A front-end pallet loader had back up lights which were Defect in design.
obstructed by lens guards. While on the insured's 3 multiple choice options
premise, a customer was injured when standing behind
the machine, unaware that the machine operator was
backing up. The basis of a lawsuit by the shop owner
against the machine manufacturer may be
Acts that constitute invasion of the right of privacy Torts that involve use or disclosure of information
include 3 multiple choice options
Which one of the following is an example of a situation in Lawsuits by passengers against common carriers
which courts frequently apply the doctrine of res ipsa 3 multiple choice options
loquitur?
, Emilia's neighbor, Lucas, planted a garden by Emilia's Emilia's only duty in this case was to remove the old trees that she knew might fall,
property. Emilia knew that Lucas's garden was at risk of and she is not liable for any other natural conditions.
damage from flowing rainwater because of the hills at the
3 multiple choice options
edge of her property. Emilia also knew that the trees on
her property were old and could fall in strong winds.
During the next storm, the garden was destroyed by a
combination of rainwater, falling branches, and rocks
rolling from Emilia's hills. Which one of the following is
correct concerning whether Lucas has a claim against
Emilia for any or all of the natural conditions that
destroyed his garden?
What distinguishes toxic torts from other types of torts? Liability for toxic torts is generally established by statute rather than by common
law.
3 multiple choice options
Manufacturer Tyler was in the welding business. Tyler Failed to use reasonable care.
tried to save money by "enhancing" the solder with an
3 multiple choice options
inferior product as well as thinning the welds. These
practices led to defective welds which resulted in a
collapse of the welds inflicting bodily injury on an
individual. In a negligence case against Tyler, a plaintiff
must prove that Tyler
Nicolas rented a vacation house to Carolina. Tania visited Tania has no claim because neither the landowner nor the possessor has a duty to
Carolina and an earthquake struck the vacation house. protect the public from natural conditions of the land.
Tania was injured by falling debris. Generally, which one 3 multiple choice options
of the following is correct concerning whether Tania has
a tort claim against Nicolas or Carolina?
Which one of the following is an intentional civil wrong Conversion
against property? 3 multiple choice options
Susan owns and operates a gift shop. Which one of the Susan must take steps to ensure that the premises are reasonably safe.
following standards of care does Susan owe to patrons 3 multiple choice options
of her store?
A group of high school seniors released a greased pig Only the janitor is responsible for the teacher's injuries.
into their school as a prank. The terrified pig ran
3 multiple choice options
frantically through the halls, knocking students over and
causing minor property damage. Eventually the pig was
caught by the principal, who locked it in a cage in the
teacher's lounge. Several hours later, a janitor who
enjoyed the chase decided to open the cage and let the
pig run around in the lounge area. During the pig's
second run, a teacher was knocked down and injured.
Which one of the following statements is true?
CPCU 530 - Practice Quiz 4
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The law treats certain actions as negligence per se. A Without submitting the issue of negligence to the jury.
court can always determine negligence per se 3 multiple choice options
Benjamin owned a house which was rented by Katie. Yes. Benjamin created a nuisance, and he can be liable for discharging water on
Benjamin rerouted the gutters and downspouts to trickle the road, but Katie is not.
water into the road rather than on the porch. In the winter 3 multiple choice options
the water froze and created a nearly invisible sheet of ice
on the road. Can Benjamin and/or Katie be held
responsible if someone is injured on the ice?
All of the following are either complete or partial Breach of warranty
defenses in a products liability lawsuit, EXCEPT: 3 multiple choice options
Under the foreseeability rule, can a defendant be liable Yes, the foreseeability rule permits liability where a reasonable person would
for harm that the defendant did not foresee? have foreseen the outcome, even if the defendant did not
3 multiple choice options
A front-end pallet loader had back up lights which were Defect in design.
obstructed by lens guards. While on the insured's 3 multiple choice options
premise, a customer was injured when standing behind
the machine, unaware that the machine operator was
backing up. The basis of a lawsuit by the shop owner
against the machine manufacturer may be
Acts that constitute invasion of the right of privacy Torts that involve use or disclosure of information
include 3 multiple choice options
Which one of the following is an example of a situation in Lawsuits by passengers against common carriers
which courts frequently apply the doctrine of res ipsa 3 multiple choice options
loquitur?
, Emilia's neighbor, Lucas, planted a garden by Emilia's Emilia's only duty in this case was to remove the old trees that she knew might fall,
property. Emilia knew that Lucas's garden was at risk of and she is not liable for any other natural conditions.
damage from flowing rainwater because of the hills at the
3 multiple choice options
edge of her property. Emilia also knew that the trees on
her property were old and could fall in strong winds.
During the next storm, the garden was destroyed by a
combination of rainwater, falling branches, and rocks
rolling from Emilia's hills. Which one of the following is
correct concerning whether Lucas has a claim against
Emilia for any or all of the natural conditions that
destroyed his garden?
What distinguishes toxic torts from other types of torts? Liability for toxic torts is generally established by statute rather than by common
law.
3 multiple choice options
Manufacturer Tyler was in the welding business. Tyler Failed to use reasonable care.
tried to save money by "enhancing" the solder with an
3 multiple choice options
inferior product as well as thinning the welds. These
practices led to defective welds which resulted in a
collapse of the welds inflicting bodily injury on an
individual. In a negligence case against Tyler, a plaintiff
must prove that Tyler
Nicolas rented a vacation house to Carolina. Tania visited Tania has no claim because neither the landowner nor the possessor has a duty to
Carolina and an earthquake struck the vacation house. protect the public from natural conditions of the land.
Tania was injured by falling debris. Generally, which one 3 multiple choice options
of the following is correct concerning whether Tania has
a tort claim against Nicolas or Carolina?
Which one of the following is an intentional civil wrong Conversion
against property? 3 multiple choice options
Susan owns and operates a gift shop. Which one of the Susan must take steps to ensure that the premises are reasonably safe.
following standards of care does Susan owe to patrons 3 multiple choice options
of her store?
A group of high school seniors released a greased pig Only the janitor is responsible for the teacher's injuries.
into their school as a prank. The terrified pig ran
3 multiple choice options
frantically through the halls, knocking students over and
causing minor property damage. Eventually the pig was
caught by the principal, who locked it in a cage in the
teacher's lounge. Several hours later, a janitor who
enjoyed the chase decided to open the cage and let the
pig run around in the lounge area. During the pig's
second run, a teacher was knocked down and injured.
Which one of the following statements is true?
