Intentional Torts: Master the Basics with Engaging Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a necessary element for a successful battery claim?

Accepted Answer

Intent to cause harm

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Direct application of force

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Contact with the claimant's body

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Unlawful touching

Question 2

Sarah publishes a defamatory blog post about her neighbour, accusing him of theft without any evidence. What type of defamation is this?

Accepted Answer

Libel

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Slander

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Invasion of privacy

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Malicious falsehood

Question 3

John, a security guard, detains a shopper he suspects of shoplifting. It turns out the shopper had paid for the item. What tort might John be liable for?

Accepted Answer

False imprisonment

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Negligence

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Trespass to goods

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Assault

Question 4

What is the key difference between assault and battery?

Accepted Answer

Assault involves causing the claimant to apprehend imminent harm, while battery involves actual physical contact.

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Assault is a criminal offence, while battery is a civil offence.

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Assault is a less serious offence than battery.

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Assault requires proof of intent, while battery does not.

Question 5

Which of the following is a possible remedy available for a successful claim of malicious prosecution?

Accepted Answer

Damages

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Specific performance

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Rectification

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Injunction

Question 6

A newspaper publishes a false story about a politician accepting bribes, causing damage to their reputation. This could be considered:

Accepted Answer

Libel

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Nuisance

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Passing off

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Slander

Question 7

Which of the following elements is NOT required to establish a claim for false imprisonment?

Accepted Answer

Use of physical force

Answer

Unlawful detention

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Complete restraint

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Awareness of confinement

Question 8

Sarah threatens to throw a book at John if he doesn't leave her apartment. What tort has Sarah committed?

Accepted Answer

Assault

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Battery

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False Imprisonment

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No tort has been committed

Question 9

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies false imprisonment?

Accepted Answer

A security guard detains a shopper without reasonable grounds for suspicion of shoplifting.

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A parent grounds their child and confines them to their room.

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A person is locked in a room by a friend as a prank, but is able to escape quickly.

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A teacher keeps a student in detention after school hours as punishment for misbehavior.

Question 10

Which of the following constitutes malicious prosecution?

Accepted Answer

Initiating a legal action against someone without reasonable cause and with malicious intent.

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Suing someone for a legitimate debt.

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Reporting a crime to the police, even if it later turns out to be false.

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Defending oneself against a frivolous lawsuit.

Question 11

The shopkeeper asks a customer to leave the store. The customer refuses. Can the customer be sued for trespass?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because the customer is refusing to leave after being asked, making their presence unlawful.

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No, because the customer has not caused any damage to the shop.

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No, because the shop is a public place.

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Only if the customer is causing a disturbance.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a recognized defense to trespass to land?

Accepted Answer

The trespasser believed they had a right to be on the land.

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The trespasser was invited onto the land by someone other than the owner.

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The trespasser had the landowner's permission to be on the land.

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The trespass was necessary to prevent a greater harm.

Question 13

What is the main difference between trespass to chattels and conversion?

Accepted Answer

Conversion involves a more serious interference with the owner's possession, often to the point of denying the owner their rights.

Answer

Trespass to chattels is a criminal offense, while conversion is a civil offense.

Answer

Trespass to chattels only applies to movable property, while conversion applies to both movable and immovable property.

Question 14

Which of the following remedies might be available in a successful intentional tort case?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Injunction

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Damages

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Apology