Business Law Practice Questions

Question 1 of 23

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There is a collision between cars driven by Candy and Zeke. The evidence is that Candy is about 25% responsible, for failing to stop quickly enough, and Zeke is 75% responsible, for making a dangerous turn. Candy is most likely to win:

Select one of the following:

(a) A lawsuit for battery
(b) A lawsuit for Negligence in a comparative negligence state
(c) A lawsuit for Negligence in a contributory negligence state
(d) A lawsuit for strict liability
(e) A lawsuit for assault

Explanation

Question 2 of 23

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Two cars, Driven by Fred and Barney, collide. At trial, the jury determines that the accident was 90% feeds fault and 10% barneys fault. Barney's losses total $100,000. If he lives in a state that uses contributory negligence, Barney will recover $__________?

Select one of the following:

(a) $0
(b)$10,000
(c)$50,000
(d)$90,000
(e)$100,000

Explanation

Question 3 of 23

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Zack lives in a state that prohibits factory laborers from working more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period. The state legislature passed the law to cut down on accidents caused by fatigued workers. Ignoring the law, Zack makes his factory employees put in 14-hour days. Eventually a worker at the end of a long shift makes a mistake and severely injures a coworker. The injured worker sues Zack. Which of the following terms will be most relevant to the case?

Select one of the following:

(a) Res ipsa loquitur
(b) Assumption of the risk
(c) Negligence per se
(d) Strict liability

Explanation

Question 4 of 23

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Keith is driving while intoxicated. He swerves into the wrong lane and causes an accident, seriously injuring Caroline. Which statement is true?

Select one of the following:

(a) Caroline could sue Keith, who might be found guilty in her suit
(b) Caroline and the state could start separate criminal cases against Keith
(c) Caroline could sue Keith, and the state could prosecute Keith for drink driving.
(d) The state could sue Keith but only with Caroline's accident.
(e) The state could prosecute Keith and sue him at the same time for drunk driving.

Explanation

Question 5 of 23

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Jane writes an article for a newspaper reporting that Ann was arrested for stealing a car. The story is entirely false. Ann is not a public figure. Which of the following has Jane committed?

Select one of the following:

(a) Ordinary Slander
(b) slander per se
(c) Libel
(d) None of the above

Explanation

Question 6 of 23

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Sam sneaks up on Tom, hits him with a baseball bat, and knocks him unconscious. Tom never saw sam coming. He wakes up with a horrible headache. Which of the following torts has Sam committed?

Select one of the following:

(a) Assault
(b) Battery
(c) Both A and B
(d) None of the Above

Explanation

Question 7 of 23

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Al runs a red light and hits carols car. She later sues, claiming the following losses:
$10,000 - Car Repair
$10,000 - Medical expenses
$10,000 - Lost wages ( She couldn't work months after the accident)
$10,000 - Pain and suffering
If the injury believes all of Carols evidence and she wins her case, How much will she receive in compensatory damages?

Select one of the following:

(a) $40,000
(b) $30,000
(c) $20,000
(d) $10,000
(e) $0

Explanation

Question 8 of 23

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Rod sues Sara for libel. Which of the following is true:

Select one of the following:

(a) Libel is spoken defamation; Rod will only have to show the statement was communicated to him.
(b) Libel is spoken defamation; Rod will have to show the statement was communicated to someone other than just him.
(c) Libel is written defamation; Rod will only have to show the statement was communicated to Sara.
(d) Libel is written defamation; Rod will have to show the statement was communicated to someone other than just him.
(e) Libel is not a recognized tort claim

Explanation

Question 9 of 23

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Barry sneaks up behind Amy and hits her with a hammer. Amy does not see Barry or sense him coming to hit her. Which of the following could Amy rightly use Barry for in tort:

Select one of the following:

(a) Assault only
(b) Battery only
(c) Assault and Battery
Neither Assault nor Battery
Negligent infliction of emotional Stress

Explanation

Question 10 of 23

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John and David agree that John will buy David’s car for $10,000. John backs out of the deal after it is made. Based on these facts, David’s most appropriate remedy is a tort claim.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 11 of 23

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Jill sues Mary for defamation. Mary is a public figure and Jill is not. Jill will have to prove actual malice by Mary to prove her defamation case.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 12 of 23

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1. Desi carelessly, but unintentionally trips Shalane. Shalane’s sustains an injured ankle. While tending to her ankle, Shalane forgets to go grocery shopping. Three years later, shortly after she was married Shalane finds out that her now husband was at her grocery store on the day she was tending her ankle. She sues Desi, claiming that not only did she suffer pain from the injury, but also that she would have met her husband earlier, but for Desi’s negligent action. Which element is the weakest in Shalane’s case against Desi?

Select one of the following:

(a) Duty
(b) Breach
(c) Factual Cause
(d) Proximate cause
(e) Damages

Explanation

Question 13 of 23

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Meb is shopping at Galen’s boutique during normal business hours. Unknown to Galen, a customer had spilled water in the corner of the store five hours before Meb slips, falls, and breaks his back. Meb sues. For this case, which is true?

Select one of the following:

(a) Meb is an invitee and Galen does not owe a duty to warn of dangers Galen does not know about.
(b) Meb is an invitee and Galen owes a duty of reasonable care to Meb, which may include monitoring the store on a regular basis for spills.
(c) Meb is a licensee and Galen does not owe a duty to warn of dangers Galen does not know about.
(d) Meb is a licensee and Galen owes a duty of reasonable care to Meb, which may include monitoring the store on a regular basis for spills.
(e) Meb is a trespasser and Galen’s only duty is to not injure Meb intentionally.

Explanation

Question 14 of 23

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Beth is in a car accident with Ritz. Ritz sues. The jury determines that Ritz was 50% negligent and Beth was 50% negligent. The jury determines damages to Ritz of $100,000. Under Tennessee law, Ritz is entitled to a $50,000 award, payable by Beth.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 15 of 23

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Barry signs a liability waiver before skiing at Beech Mountain. Barry is injured skiing, due to conduct of Beech Mountain employees. Barry will definitely be prevented from suing because of the signed liability waiver.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 16 of 23

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When brook went to work at an advertising agency, his employment contract stated that he was "at will and could be terminated at any time." After 28 months with the company, he was fired without explanation. Which of the following is true?

Select one of the following:

(a) The company must give him an explanation for his termination
(b) Because he had a contract, he was not an employee at will
(c) He could only be fired for a good reason
(d) He could be fired for any reason
(e) He could be fired for any reason except a bad reason

Explanation

Question 17 of 23

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Gregg Young, the CEO of BJY Inc., insisted on calling Mamdouh El-Hakem "manny" or "hank" even when El-Hakem asked him not to, El Hakem was of Arab heritage. Young argued that a "western: name would increase El-Hakem's chances for success and would be more acceptable to BJY's clientele. Does this behavior violate the law?

Select one of the following:

(a) Yes, Young violated Title VII by discriminating against El-Hakem on the basis of his national origin
(b) Yes, Young was creating a hostile work environment
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) No, Manny is just a nickname. No harm was intended and, indeed no harm resulted
(e) No, because customers did prefer a Western name

Explanation

Question 18 of 23

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When Allain University was looking for a diversity officer, it decided it would only hire a person of color. Is this decision Legal?

Select one of the following:

(a) Yes, color is a BFOQ for this position
(b) No, color is never a BFOQ, but race could be
(c) No, neither race nor color can be a BFOQ
(d) No, race and color can be a BFOQ, but are not in this situation. A person does not have to be a member of a minority group to promote diversity

Explanation

Question 19 of 23

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During chemotherapy for bone cancer, Pete, a delivery man, is exhausted, nauseated and weak. He has asked permission to come in later, work a shorter day, and limit the lifting to 10 pounds. Delivery people typically carry packages of up to 70 pounds. Does Petes employer, Vulcan, have the right to fire him?

Select one of the following:

(a) No, Vulcan must create a new position so that the employee can do something
(b) No, vulcan must transfer the employee to another position, but only if one is vacant and he is able to perform it
(c) Yes, Vulcan can fire Pete because none of his major life activities has been affected
(d) Yes, Vulcan can fire pete because he cannot perform the essential functions of his job
(e) Yes, Vulcan can fire Pete because he is not disabled- Once the chemotherapy treatments end, he will feel the same again

Explanation

Question 20 of 23

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Quick, onyx, and Nash were deeded a piece of land as tenants in common. The deed provided that Quick owned one-half of the property and Onyx and Nash owned one-quarter each. If Nash dies, the property will be owned as follows:

Select one of the following:

(a) Quick 1/2, onyx 1/2
(b) Quick 5/8, onyx 3/8
(c) Quick 1/3, onyx 1/3, Nash's heirs 1/3
(d) Quick 1/2, onyx 1/4, Nash's heirs 1/4

Explanation

Question 21 of 23

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To be enforceable, a long-term residential real estate lease must ___________________.

Select one of the following:

(a) Require the tenant to obtain liability insurance
(b) define the tenant's duty to mitigate
(c) Be in writing
(d) Specify a due date for rent
(e) All of the above

Explanation

Question 22 of 23

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A tenant's personal property will become a fixture and belong to the landlord if its removal would ____________________.

Select one of the following:

(a) increase the value of the personal property
(b) cause a material change to a personal property
(c) Result in substantial harm to the landlord's property
(d) Change the use of the landlord's property back to its prior use

Explanation

Question 23 of 23

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Milton Friedman was a strong believer in the __ model. He argue that a corporate leads sole obligation is to make money for the company's owners.

Select one of the following:

(a) Shareholder; did
(b) shareholder; did not
(c) Stakeholder; did
(d) Stakeholder; did not

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Exam 2

Business Law Practice Questions

Question 1 of 23

There is a collision between cars driven by Candy and Zeke. The evidence is that Candy is about 25% responsible, for failing to stop quickly enough, and Zeke is 75% responsible, for making a dangerous turn. Candy is most likely to win:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 23

Two cars, Driven by Fred and Barney, collide. At trial, the jury determines that the accident was 90% feeds fault and 10% barneys fault. Barney's losses total $100,000. If he lives in a state that uses contributory negligence, Barney will recover $__________?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 23

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 23

Keith is driving while intoxicated. He swerves into the wrong lane and causes an accident, seriously injuring Caroline. Which statement is true?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 23

Jane writes an article for a newspaper reporting that Ann was arrested for stealing a car. The story is entirely false. Ann is not a public figure. Which of the following has Jane committed?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 23

Sam sneaks up on Tom, hits him with a baseball bat, and knocks him unconscious. Tom never saw sam coming. He wakes up with a horrible headache. Which of the following torts has Sam committed?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 23

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 23

Rod sues Sara for libel. Which of the following is true:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 23

Barry sneaks up behind Amy and hits her with a hammer. Amy does not see Barry or sense him coming to hit her. Which of the following could Amy rightly use Barry for in tort:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 23

John and David agree that John will buy David’s car for $10,000. John backs out of the deal after it is made. Based on these facts, David’s most appropriate remedy is a tort claim.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 23

Jill sues Mary for defamation. Mary is a public figure and Jill is not. Jill will have to prove actual malice by Mary to prove her defamation case.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 23

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 23

Meb is shopping at Galen’s boutique during normal business hours. Unknown to Galen, a customer had spilled water in the corner of the store five hours before Meb slips, falls, and breaks his back. Meb sues. For this case, which is true?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 23

Beth is in a car accident with Ritz. Ritz sues. The jury determines that Ritz was 50% negligent and Beth was 50% negligent. The jury determines damages to Ritz of $100,000. Under Tennessee law, Ritz is entitled to a $50,000 award, payable by Beth.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 23

Barry signs a liability waiver before skiing at Beech Mountain. Barry is injured skiing, due to conduct of Beech Mountain employees. Barry will definitely be prevented from suing because of the signed liability waiver.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 23

When brook went to work at an advertising agency, his employment contract stated that he was "at will and could be terminated at any time." After 28 months with the company, he was fired without explanation. Which of the following is true?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 23

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 23

When Allain University was looking for a diversity officer, it decided it would only hire a person of color. Is this decision Legal?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 23

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 23

Quick, onyx, and Nash were deeded a piece of land as tenants in common. The deed provided that Quick owned one-half of the property and Onyx and Nash owned one-quarter each. If Nash dies, the property will be owned as follows:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 21 of 23

To be enforceable, a long-term residential real estate lease must ___________________.

Select one of the following:

Milton Friedman was a strong believer in the __ model. He argue that a corporate leads sole obligation is to make money for the company's owners.