Business Law

1. A blogger expressed in a very demeaning manner his views of House of Representatives Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi and past President Trump. Does this constitute defamation? A.Yes because the statements subject Representative Pelosi and past President Trump to ridicule and scorn. B.No because the publication requirement has not been met. C.Yes because blogs are read by many people. D.No because the statements are opinions.

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2. Mariah insulted Craig. He slapped her once and started to walk away. She ran up behind him, grabbed his hair, pulled his head back, and punched him in the face. Craig sued Mariah for battery. Based on these facts alone, does the defense of self-defense apply to Mariah's actions? A. Yes B. No. C. The facts are insufficient to determine whether the defense would apply.

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3. McClean works at a CVS. One day he saw a shopper in the store look around suspiciously and appeared to place merchandise in her handbag without paying for it. McLean believes the shopper had not paid for the merchandise. In New York which of the following is true? A. Store security guards can stop any shopper and inspect their packages at any time even if the guard has no reason to suspect the customer of stealing. B. If McLean has good reason to suspect the shopper of shoplifting, he can detain her and use any means of getting his property back without incurring liability. C. McLean has no right to detain the shopper even if he reasonably suspects the shopper of shoplifting. He should call the police instead. D. McLean has the right to detain the shopper without liability provided he had reasonable grounds for suspecting her of shoplifting, he carried out the detention in a reasonable manner, and it lasted no longer than a reasonable amount of time.

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4. Jerry is on the MCC soccer team. He and a player from an opposing team both attempted to kick the ball at the same time. The other player missed the ball and kicked Jerry in the knee by mistake. jerry was hurt as a result. Should Jerry be successful if he sues the player who kicked him for payment of Jerry's doctor bills? A. Yes because the other player was engaged in an intentional act. B. Yes because the other player caused Jerry to suffer a physical injury necessitating medical treatment. C. No because Jerry assumed the risk of this type of injury by participating in the game. D. No based on the Dram Shop Act.

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5. Which of the following is a defense to a lawsuit for invasion of privacy? A. the statement was truthful. B. The defendant had permission to enter the premises. C. The plaintiff gave the photographer a signed consent form. D. Self-defense.

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6. Daniel Dunn was driving his car down the street when he suffered a heart attack causing him to lose control of the car. It collided and struck two pedestrians in a crosswalk, killing one and seriously injuring the other. Daniel had no prior history of heart trouble. Which of the following is true? A. Daniel was negligent. B. Daniel was not negligent.