All of the following requirements must be met to satisfy the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur EXCEPT A) The injured party has not contributed to the accident in any way. B) The injured party must prove negligence on the part of the defendant. C) The event is one that normally does not occur in the […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Under certain conditions, the wrongful acts of one person can be attributed to another person. This practice is called A) imputed negligence. B) mediation. C) comparative negligence. D) strict liability. ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following statements about the immunity of governmental entities is (are) true? I. Governmental entities are more likely to be immune from liability when performing proprietary functions than when performing governmental functions. II. Many courts have eliminated the immunity of government entities. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
The doctrine of respondeat superior applies to a(n) A) parent’s liability for a negligent child. B) pet owner’s liability for the pet. C) employer’s liability for a negligent employee. D) manufacturer’s liability for a faulty product. ANSWER Answer: C
Date: September 19th, 2020
What is the intent of the family purpose doctrine? A) to impose liability on children for the care of elderly parents B) to impose liability on the owner of an automobile for the negligence of immediate family members operating the automobile C) to impose liability on a parent for any negligence caused by a child […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Under common law, which of the following persons is most likely to be classified as an invitee? A) a mail carrier B) a social guest C) a door-to-door salesperson D) a solicitor for a charitable organization ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following are legal obligations of a property owner with respect to an invitee? I. The property owner must warn an invitee of any unsafe conditions. II. The property owner must inspect the premises and eliminate any dangerous conditions revealed by the inspection. A) I only B) II only C) both I and […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Individuals, corporations, and governments can be either savings deficit units or savings surplus units. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Date: September 19th, 2020
Situations under which parents can be held liable for the actions of a child include which of the following? I. The child uses a parent’s gun to injure someone. II. The child is acting as an agent of the parent. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
A financial manager is considering two projects, A and B. A is expected to add $2 million to profits this year while B is expected to add $1 million to profits this year. Which of the following statements is MOST correct? A) The manager should select project A or he is irrational. B) The manager […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
