Torts

Choose one 1 point

Which of the following is not a classification of torts?

Intentional

Criminal

Negligent

Strict liability

QUESTION 2

Defamation

Choose one 1 point

Which of the following are public figures for purposes of the public figure exception in actions for defamation?

Politicians

Entertainers

Private business owners

Politicians and entertainers

QUESTION GROUP 3

Negligence Scenario

Group 4 questions

Marjorie was out with some friends. While she was in the bathroom, her friend spilled a drink on the floor. The friend advised the bartender of the drink spill and he told her he would take care of it.

After exiting the bathroom, Marjorie slipped on the wet spot and sprained her ankle.

QUESTION 3.1

Negligence Standard

Choose one 1 point

To prove the bartender was negligent, Marjorie must show that:

A strictly liable person would have cleaned up the spill

A perfect person would have cleaned up the spill

An above-average person would have cleaned up the spill

A reasonable person would have cleaned up the spill

QUESTION 3.2

Causation

Choose one 1 point

To prove that the bartender caused Marjorie's injury, she would have to show:

Proximate cause and significant cause

Actual cause and clear cause

Actual cause and proximate cause

Actual cause and significant cause

QUESTION 3.3

Damages

Choose one 1 point

Marjorie wants the bar to pay for all of the medical bills associated with her sprained ankle as well as to reimburse her for the five days that she had to miss work because of her injury. She is seeking what kind of damages?

Punitive damages

Compensatory damages

Nominal damages

Exemplary damages

QUESTION 3.4

Plaintiff's Negligence

Choose one 1 point

If the bar could prove that Marjorie saw Mick spill his drink on the floor but intentionally walked in the puddle, the bar could completely avoid liability under which of the following theories:

Comparative negligence

Contributory negligence

Superseding negligence

QUESTION 4

Promissory Notes

Choose one 1 point

In order for a promissory note to be negotiable, it must have all of the following except:

The signature of the maker

The words "for value received"

Specific repayment terms

An unconditional promise to pay

QUESTION 5

Checks

Choose one 1 point

A check presented more than six months after its date is considered a ____________?

Stale check

Dead check

Overdue check

Certified check

QUESTION GROUP 6

Commercial Paper Scenario

Group 4 questions

Quinton Tarantino is filming a new movie and needs a helicopter for the final fight scene. He calls his directors assistant, Pauly D, over and gives him a check for $100,000 paid to the order of Cash and tells him to get him a 1970s helicopter ASAP!

QUESTION 6.1

Parties

Choose one 1 point

Quinton is the ____________?

Drawer

Payor

Payee

QUESTION 6.2

Check Issues

Choose one 1 point

Pauly D inspects the check and realizes that Quinton forgot to write out the amount of the check in words under the Pay to line. Pauly fills it in with the words one million dollars. Pauly has:

Indorsed the check

Raised the check

Voided the check

QUESTION 6.3

Indorsements

Choose one 1 point

Pauly D indorses the back of the check and writes 'For Deposit Only' with his bank account underneath the words. What kind of endorsement is this?

Qualified

Restrictive

Special

Blank

QUESTION 6.4

Words vs. Numbers

Choose one 1 point

What amount will the bank deposit in Pauly D's account?

$100,000.00 because those are the numbers written on the check

$1,000,000.00 because those are the words written on the check

QUESTION 7

Securities Fraud

Choose one 1 point

If an owner of stock goes to online venues (blogs, chat rooms, etc) and indicates that the value of that stock will increase, he is guilty of:

Theft

Touting

Insider trading

Computer piracy

QUESTION 8

Attorneys

Choose one 1 point

When meeting with an attorney, you should disclose all relevant information, including any information that negatively reflects on your case?

True

False

QUESTION 9

Online Contracts

Choose one 1 point

Carlos sees an offer for 2 free tickets to basketball game online. He quickly hits the 'I accept 'button. After reading the fine print, he realizes that by accepting the offer, he signed up for a 1-year magazine subscription, which he must pay for upon receipt. Is Carlos bound by the agreement?

Yes

No

QUESTION 10

Online Advertising

Choose one 1 point

Which of the following regulatory agencies is responsible for ensuring that advertising is truthful?

The Securities and Exchange Commission

The Digital Millennium Commission

The Federal Trade Commission

QUESTION 11

Standard for Misleading Advertising

Choose one 1 point

Actual deception must be proved in order for an advertisement to be deemed legally misleading.

True

False