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BUSL - Exam #2
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1A victim of fraud has an incentive to sue under the civil provision of the RICO act because he will get three times the amount of damages he actually suffered.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2The measure of damages for conversion is the reasonable value of the property taken or damaged in the condition it was in at the time the damage occurred.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3The "state of the art" defense is available to any manufacturer in a product liability suit based on strict liability.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4The doctrine of res ipsa locquitur applies when an alleged tortfeasor causes damage or personal injury as a result of violating a law or ordinance.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5A surgeon is held to a higher standard of care performing a surgical procedure than a general practitioner would be in performing the same procedure.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6The Supreme Court has ruled warrantless electronic surveillance does not violate the 4th amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7To be liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress, a defendant must have engaged in outrageous and completely intolerable conduct by community standards.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Whether or not a CPA performed negligently in auditing a company's books is a question of fact for the jury.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9At common law, a child under 7 was presumed to possess the mental capacity to form criminal intent.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10The Fifth Amendment requires a grand jury indictment for any felony charge.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11If a construction company damaged property while blasting, the company would be held strictly liable.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12A statement is defamatory only if the speaker intended to injure the subject's reputation.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13A corporation may not be held liable for the criminal acts of its employees because a corporation cannot form criminal intent.
- ATrue
- BFalse
14Jared is in negotiation to hire Holly, a CPA, to audit his company's financial statements. Kevin, who used to employ Holly to audit his company's books, tells Jared Holly often violates industry standards. Jared hires someone else. Holly may successfully sue Kevin for slander per se.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15The function of a grand jury is to decide whether enough evidence exists to indict a criminal suspect for a crime.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16A wrongful act can be both a crime and a tort.
- ATrue
- BFalse
17In those states that recognize contributory negligence as a defense, a plaintiff who was 20% responsible for his injuries can collect the other 80% from the defendant.
- ATrue
- BFalse
18Andrew added a drug to a drink he gave to Brittany to "relax her". Brittany now suffers from kidney disease. Andrew has committed assault against Brittany.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19Alan was convicted in a criminal trial of assaulting Ben while Ben was involved in a conversation with Charlene. If Alan testifies he wanted to injure Charlene, he will not be found liable for the assault.
- ATrue
- BFalse
20Libel is written defamation while slander is oral.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Someone who operates a legal business has a complete defense to the tort of nuisance.
- ATrue
- BFalse
22Where a manufacturers fails to provide adequate instructions on the use of a product, the manufacturer may be sued for product liability based on negligence.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23The greater the risk in a situation, the higher the duty of care.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24A corporation need not turn over its internal records in a criminal proceeding because to do so would violate the corporation's right not to incriminate itself.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25Not knowing you are on the land of another person is a complete defense to charges of trespass to land.
- ATrue
- BFalse
26Dr. Dan accidentally left a scalpel in Paul Patient during Paul's operation, causing Paul much pain and necessitating additional surgery. Paul's lawyer will most likely use the special doctrine of ___________ when he sues Dr. Dan for negligence.
- ANegligence per se
- BRes ipsa locquitur
- CSuperseding cause
- DContributory negligence
27Non-violent crimes based on fraud and concealment are classified as ____________ crimes.
- Ablue-collar
- Bwhite-collar
- Cstrict liability
- Dpublic nuisance
28Defendant's failure to do what a reasonable and prudent person would do in his circumstances subjects Defendant to liability for
- Anegligence
- Bstrict liability
- Cfraud
- Dall of the above
29Which of the following could not be argued by a defendant in a product liability case based on strict liability to limit the dollar amount of the damages awarded to the plaintiff?
- AThe product was based on a state of the art design
- BThe manufacturer exercised all reasonable care in the manufacture of the product
- CThe user was not in privity of contract with the manufacturer
- DAll of the above can be pled to reduce damages
30In prosecuting insider-trading cases, the government often identifies people who were given "tips" to buy or sell a certain stock from inside contacts who worked for the corporation and had access to inside or confidential information. Both the tipper and the tippee have criminal liability. The government may promise not to prosecute the tippee if the tippee testifies against the tipper at trial. This is an example of
- Aimmunity from prosecution
- Bentrapment by the government
- Cstrict liability on the part of the tipper
- Dgovernment overreach
31Seeking to overthrow the government by force of arms is the crime of
- Amayhem
- Btreason
- Ccivil disorder
- Dit is not a crime, but political expression protected by the First Amendment
32Frank bought a diamond ring for his girlfriend from Bill. Bill told Frank he had given the ring to his fiancee, who returned it when she broke off the engagement. In fact, Bill had stolen the ring at a party. Frank had no reason to know or suspect the ring was stolen. What is Frank's liability in these circumstances?
- AFrank has committed embezzlement
- BFrank has committed conspiracy
- CFrank has committed conversion
- DFrank has committed no torts or crimes because he had no knowledge the ring was stolen
33Which of the following statements is true about the use of the reasonable person standard in negligence cases?
- AThe reasonable person is presumed to have a minimal level of knowledge and common sense
- BThe reasonable person of the standard takes on the physical characteristics of the defendant
- CThe standard of care for the reasonable person would be less stringent in emergency situations
- DAll of the above are true
34Big 60s British Rock Star had a contract to perform at Shady Pines Retirement Home, where many of his fans now lived. Sunnydale Retirement Village, a business rival, convinced Rock Star to breach his contract with Shady Pines and perform for them instead on that day. Sunnydale offered him more money and promised to pay for any liability he might have to Shady Pines. Shady Pines can sue Sunnydale for
- Abreach of contract
- Binterference with a contractual relationship
- Cnuisance
- Dconversion
35For crimes that are serious felonies, the government gives the defendant notice of the charges against him in a(n)
- Atrue bill of indictment
- Bno true bill of indictment
- Cinformation
- Ddecree
36Owen, the owner of Owen's Bar and Grill, repeatedly warns his bartenders to check IDs and to be on the lookout for fake IDs. Police officers caught Bartender serving alcohol to a minor. Owen will be held criminally liable, despite his many warnings, under the doctrine of
- Apersonal culpability
- Bprimary liability
- Cvicarious liability
- Dretailing fraud
37The damages awarded to a victim to make the victim "whole" are _____________ damages.
- Apunitive
- Bcompensatory
- Cnon-economic
- Dconsequential
38In most states, children under the age of ___________ cannot be held liable for negligence.
- A7
- B14
- C16
- D18
39Ira signs Jill's name to the back of a check made out to her without Jill's authorization. Ira's act is
- Aforgery
- Bembezzlement
- Clarceny
- Drobbery
40An Iowa state statute requires amusement parks to maintain equipment in specific condition for the protection of patrons. Jack's Amusement Park fails to maintain its equipment as required. Kathy, a patron, is injured as a result. Jack's has committed
- Aa dram shop act
- Ba Good Samaritan act
- Cnegligence per se
- Dres ipsa locquitur
41Fred files a suit against Gail for conversion of property Fred asserts he owns. Gail will not be liable if she can show
- AFred does not intend to use the property
- BFred has no ownership interest in the property
- CGail has no ownership interest in the property
- DGail intended to return the property
42Ann is the head of the account payable department in a large corporation. She set up a bank account in the name of a fictitious supplier and deposits a check in it every month. She is the owner of the account. Because Ann is an employee entrusted with making out checks for her employer, she has committed the crime of
- Aextortion
- Bembezzlement
- Cforgery
- Drobbery
43Betty owns a large farm in Ohio. Dan drives his SUV off a highway and onto Betty's land. Dan commits trespass to land only if he
- Adoes not have Betty's permission to drive onto the property
- Bdrives onto the property for recreational purposes
- Charms the property in a material way
- Dharms the property in any way
44Leo hears Mona falsely accuse Nick of stealing from their employer. The statement is defamatory
- Abecause a third party heard it
- Bonly if Nick suffers emotional distress
- Conly if the statement is also published in the media
- Donly if the statement was made in annoying manner
45Holly is granted immunity after she agrees to testify about a crime. Holly has an absolute privilege agains self-incrimination and
- Acan be prosecuted only for the crime about which she agreed to testify
- Bcannot be prosecuted for any crime
- Ccannot refuse to testify on Fifth Amendment grounds
- Dcan refuse to testify on Fifth Amendment grounds
46Harry, a securities trader, is arrested in his employer's parking lot on suspicion of insider trading. Harry must be informed of his right
- Ato trial by jury
- Bto remain silent
- Cto question witnesses
- Dto challenge his punishment
47Cathy causes a disturbance at Diners Cafe. She is arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by imprisonment up to
- Aone year
- Bsix months
- Cten years
- Dthirty days
48Another term for strict liability is
- Aliability without fault
- Bgross negligence
- Creckless misconduct
- Dcriminal negligence
49The purpose of bail is to
- Ainsure the defendant shows up for trial
- Bcompensate victims of crimes
- Crestrict the physical activities of the defendant before trial
- Dall of the above are purposes of bail
50Ron, the manager of Sav-Mart Discount Store, detains Tina, whom Ron suspects of shoplifting. Tina sues Ron, alleging the detention was false imprisonment. Ron is liable if Tina
- Adid not actually shoplift
- Bhad not shoplifted in the past
- Chad probable cause to leave the premises
- Dwas detained for an unreasonably long time
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