Asked by Angel Medrano on Jul 21, 2024
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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.
Tort Action
A lawsuit seeking to recover damages for a civil wrong that resulted in injury or harm to an individual.
Falsely Alleged
Incorrectly or unjustly accused of something, often without sufficient evidence or just cause.
Contaminated Juice
Juice that has been tainted or polluted, making it unsafe for consumption and potentially harmful.
- Comprehend the fundamental concepts and categories within tort law.
- Understand the function and constraints of tort law in providing compensation to victims.
- Distinguish between deliberate and careless torts, along with their legal prerequisites.
Verified Answer
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Danae ChiarellJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In option C, the store detective had a reasonable suspicion to stop Joan because she actually did take candy without paying for it, making the action of detaining her justifiable and not wrongful under most legal systems, thus not likely resulting in a successful tort action for wrongful detention.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental concepts and categories within tort law.
- Understand the function and constraints of tort law in providing compensation to victims.
- Distinguish between deliberate and careless torts, along with their legal prerequisites.