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Trevor and Roger,employees of Ezon Ltd.,accidentally dropped a crate that they were unloading.The crate just missed an 80-year-old woman,Mrs.Sloe,who was on her way to the bus stop.She was not hurt at all,nor upset because it fell behind her.Just to be sure she wasn't hurt or upset,Trevor said,"Let me take your arm and help you to the bus." She agreed,so he took her by the arm and walked with her for the rest of the block.When they arrived at the bus stop where others were waiting,she then turned to him,screaming,"Let go of me! You have no right to touch me!" With that,she hit him with her purse.On these facts,which of the following is true?


A) Mrs.Sloe could successfully sue Trevor and Roger for negligence.
B) Mrs.Sloe could successfully sue Trevor for battery.
C) In law,battery was committed by Mrs.Sloe.
D) In a negligence action,the standard of care owed by workers is to do the best they can.
E) To avoid a negligence action,the standard of care owed by workers is to act sincerely and with goodwill.

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Mr.and Mrs.Hampton went to a restaurant and ordered the roast duck dinner for two.When they began their dinners,they found that the duck was frozen in the middle.They ate what they could of the dinner but complained to the waiter.The waiter listened but merely gave them the bill for the entire cost of the dinner.Mr.Hampton put half of that amount on the table and began to leave.The waiter and the manager caught up to him before he reached the front door,and although they allowed Mrs.Hampton to leave,they restrained Mr.Hampton.Furthermore,the manager called the police,who,after listening to the waiter and Mr.Hampton explain just what happened,arrested Hampton and took him to jail.Mrs.Hampton bailed him out within three hours.On these facts,which one of the following is true?


A) The Hamptons could sue the employer of the waiter for the tort of nuisance.
B) Mr.Hampton could sue the waiter and the employer for the tort of false imprisonment.
C) Mr.Hampton could sue only the waiter.
D) Mr.Hampton could not sue the police who arrested him.
E) Mr.Hampton could also sue for defamation.

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What is the tort that arises when a person attacks the reputation of another's product or business by spreading a false rumour?

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Injurious falsehood ...

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Regarding the tort of false imprisonment,will anything short of complete restraint amount to imprisonment?

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Yes,when one person surrenders...

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A person can be assaulted even when there is no physical contact.

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Which of the following statements regarding privacy law is false?


A) Self-regulation has proven most effective in the area of privacy law.
B) In common law,there is no tort of invasion of privacy.
C) Several provinces have passed legislation creating liability for invasion of privacy.
D) Legislation has been enacted at both the federal and provincial levels to control the collection,use,and distribution of personal information.
E) E-commerce has resulted in increased abuse of personal information.

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Invasion of a person's property may take the form of all of the following except


A) unauthorized access to information.
B) misuse of an image or name.
C) detinue.
D) a physical intrusion.
E) surveillance.

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When a court hears a breach of contract dispute,its job is to


A) punish the offender.
B) help the plaintiff.
C) protect the state.
D) compensate the victim of the breach.
E) reward the defendant.

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Explain the difference between qualified and absolute privilege.

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Where absolute privilege is involved,it ...

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After the Leans began to use their new swimming pool,they found that they could not use it because of the smell coming from their neighbour's chicken coop.They knew of the chickens when they moved in but had no idea that the smell could be so overpowering,especially during the summer.Which of the following is true with regard to the legal position of the parties?


A) There is nothing the Leans can do.
B) The Leans' legal action would be in nuisance.
C) This is an example of strict liability and there is nothing the neighbour can do to avoid liability in these circumstances.
D) The Leans can sue for trespass.
E) The Leans could sue for assault.

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When someone intentionally scratches your car,for what can you sue?

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Trespass t...

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A published false statement that injures the reputation of the person it concerns is called defamation.

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Explain the principle of vicarious liability and give an example.

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Vicarious liability is where one person ...

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Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of tort law?


A) To punish wrongdoers
B) To compensate victims of wrongful conduct
C) To ensure that contractual promises are kept
D) To prevent crime
E) To force people to do good,e.g.,rescue those in trouble

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What is trespass to chattels?

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Which of the following actions would not result in a successful tort action by the person or persons wronged? Assume that all the persons involved learn these facts.


A) Mr.Meen wrote a letter to the editor of the Vancouver Sun in which he falsely alleged that the mayor of Vancouver took a bribe.The editor and ten others on staff read it but decided not to print it.
B) When Jed accidentally dropped a board and broke Al's glasses,Al threw a cup at Jed,but Jed saw it coming and moved away in time to avoid being hit.
C) A store detective stopped Joan after she left the shop because he saw her leave with candy she didn't pay for.She had slipped the unpaid-for candy into her pocket.He detained her for 20 minutes until the police came.
D) An accountant made an error in financial statements that he knew would be used by a potential investor,Mr.Lam.Lam,relying on the erroneous statements,invested $10,000 and lost it all.
E) Ed became sick from contaminated juice bought by his mother.

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The federal government's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act


A) applies in all provinces except where legislation that provides for equivalent protection has been passed by the province.
B) creates a general right to sue in tort for a violation of its provisions.
C) gives people right of access to personal information held by the government and government agencies.
D) provides suggested guidelines,but there are no sanctions for violations.
E) does not apply to personal information collected over the Internet.

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The federal government's Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act applies in all provinces except where legislation that provides for equivalent protection has been passed by the province.

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Rob bet Joe $300 that the Chicago Bears would beat the San Francisco 49ers.The day after the Bears lost,Joe went to Rob's office.He created quite a scene.He got the $300 and yelled nasty remarks about the Bears team and coach.Rob was furious.He lied to the onlookers by saying that Joe passed himself off as an accountant but that he never passed the required exams and had forged the documents.Joe lost several clients because of Rob's false statements.On these facts,which of the following is true?


A) Joe could successfully sue Rob for defamation.
B) Rob could successfully sue Joe for defamation because of the statements Joe made about the Bears team and coach.
C) If Joe sues Rob for defamation,Rob would be able to use successfully the defence of qualified privilege.
D) Rob's statements about Joe were defamation by innuendo.
E) Rob could sue Joe for nuisance.

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The tort of deceit involves


A) a negligent misstatement by a professional.
B) use of the criminal justice to improperly attack a competitor.
C) the fraudulent and intentional misleading of another person,causing damage.
D) the intentional misappropriation of the property of another.
E) misleading the public as to the origin of a particular good.

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