Question 1

Don was driving his truck when a board fell out of the truck bed and onto the road. Alice, who was driving closely behind Don's truck, tried to avoid the board, swerved, and struck a telephone pole, causing her severe injuries. Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Don is strictly liable to Alice for her injuries.
B)   In a comparative negligence state, the actions of Don and Alice will be weighed to determine liability.
C)   Don was not negligent in allowing the board to fall out of his truck.
D)   Don is engaging in ultrahazardous activity.

Question 2

Kelley went ice skating on a neighbor's pond, but she fell through a thin area into icy waters. Kelley did not have permission to be on the property, and the neighbor did not even know that she was there. Is the neighbor liable for Kelley's injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yes. The neighbor should have posted "thin ice" notices.
B)   No. Kelley was a trespasser, and the neighbor can only be held liable for intentionally injuring her or for gross misconduct.
C)   It may depend on Kelley's age.
D)   Yes, the neighbor is strictly liable.

Question 3

Tort issues are firmly ingrained in law and do not change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Silas asks his friend Shelby to come to his property to go fishing at his pond. If he fails to warn her that the pier has a rotten spot and she falls through and is injured, Silas would be held liable in most states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Annette drove through an intersection without looking and hit Vincent's car that he had driven into the intersection without obeying a stop sign. Annette sued Vincent. The jury found that Annette's fault contributed 20 percent to the collision and determined that her total loss was $100,000. Under comparative negligence, the jury should award Annette

Accepted Answer

A)   $20,000.
B)   $80,000.
C)   $100,000.
D)   nothing.

Exam 9: Negligence, Strict Liability, and Product Liability

Silas asks his friend Shelby to come to his property to go fishing at his pond. If he fails to warn her that the pier has a rotten spot and she falls through and is injured, Silas would be held liable in most states.

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Don was driving his truck when a board fell out of the truck bed and onto the road. Alice, who was driving closely behind Don's truck, tried to avoid the board, swerved, and struck a telephone pole, causing her severe injuries. Which of the following is correct?

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Tort issues are firmly ingrained in law and do not change.

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Kelley went ice skating on a neighbor's pond, but she fell through a thin area into icy waters. Kelley did not have permission to be on the property, and the neighbor did not even know that she was there. Is the neighbor liable for Kelley's injuries?

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Exam 9: Negligence, Strict Liability, and Product Liability

Silas asks his friend Shelby to come to his property to go fishing at his pond. If he fails to warn her that the pier has a rotten spot and she falls through and is injured, Silas would be held liable in most states.

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Don was driving his truck when a board fell out of the truck bed and onto the road. Alice, who was driving closely behind Don's truck, tried to avoid the board, swerved, and struck a telephone pole, causing her severe injuries. Which of the following is correct?

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Tort issues are firmly ingrained in law and do not change.

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Kelley went ice skating on a neighbor's pond, but she fell through a thin area into icy waters. Kelley did not have permission to be on the property, and the neighbor did not even know that she was there. Is the neighbor liable for Kelley's injuries?

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