Asked by Niketa Kurjee on Jul 26, 2024
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Which of the following actions would 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 criticized the mayor of Vancouver.
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 accurately prepared the financial statements of a corporation that he knew would be used by a potential investor, Mr. Lam. Lam, relying on the statements, invested $10 000 and lost it all.
E) Ed became sick from consuming too much alcohol that he had purchased from the store.
Tort Action
A lawsuit or legal action based on civil wrongs not arising from contracts, which can lead to a remedy in the form of damages or other relief.
Store Detective
An individual employed by a retail establishment to prevent theft by detecting and apprehending shoplifters.
False Imprisonment
The act of restraining a person's freedom of movement without lawful justification.
- Get acquainted with the foundational aspects and classifications of tort law.
- Absorb the essence and confines of tort law in providing restitution to victims.
- Detail the standard of care expected in claims involving negligence.
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RC
Rumbi ChinamhoraJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In option B, Al's action of throwing a cup at Jed, even though Jed avoided being hit, constitutes an assault. Assault in tort law doesn't require physical contact; the act of attempting or threatening to injure another person can be enough, especially since Jed had to take action (moving away) to avoid being hit.
Learning Objectives
- Get acquainted with the foundational aspects and classifications of tort law.
- Absorb the essence and confines of tort law in providing restitution to victims.
- Detail the standard of care expected in claims involving negligence.