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Law End of Year Review #2

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Even the most careless conduct will not result in liability for negligence unless there is actual harm.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The main difference between intentional torts and negligence is that one is deliberate, while the other is usually caused by carelessness.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Although the reasonable person test is very subjective, it is used primarily in intentional tort cases.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The torteasor is the plaintiff in a lawsuit.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Current tort reform legislation includes survival statutes and wrongful death statutes.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

If you are driving your car too fast on a rainy evening and have an accident, you might have committed an intentional tort.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

An oral contract is not enforceable by law.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

A valid contract must contain at least four of the six elements of a contract.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Consideration is the legal ability to enter a contract.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

When a bilateral contract is made, one person makes a promise to do something if and when another person does something.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

According to common law, when you send an acceptance over long distances, it is effective three days after it is sent.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

A contract that is void has no legal effect.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The Statue of Frauds requires that both parties involved in the contract be honest with one another.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Advertisements in newspapers, price tags, and signs in store windows are treated by the law as invitations to negotiate.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

An offer must always be made seriously for it to be legal.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

A false statement made orally to a third party is

a)

slander

b)

defamation

c)

breach of duty

d)

libel

17.

People who are engaged in extremely dangerous activities may be held liable even without negligence or malice. This is known as the doctrine of

a)

assumption of risk

b)

strict liability

c)

unintentional liability

d)

dangerous liability

18.

The negligence defense that might be used by a baseball club that is sued by spectators is

a)

contributory negligence

b)

comparative negligence

c)

assumption of risk

d)

proximate cause

19.

The difference between a crime and a tort is that a crime is committed against the public good, while a tort

a)

is committed against a particular person or property

b)

is caused when someone is being threatened

c)

is considered a wrong against all of society

d)

hurts all members of the community

20.

Using explosives and keeping alligators as pets are examples of

a)

survival statutes

b)

negligence

c)

conversion

d)

strict liability

21.

The remedies available in tort law usually include

a)

a public apology by the tortfeasor printed in the local newspaper

b)

prison time for the tortfeasor

c)

financial compensation to the victim for injuries caused by the tortfeasor

d)

financial compensation for the victim and prison time for the tortfeasor

22.

The taking back of an offer by the offeror is

a)

revocation

b)

rejection

c)

cancellation

d)

consideration

23.

A contract that amounts to nothing and has no legal effect is

a)

unenforceable

b)

voidable

c)

void

d)

unilateral

24.

A contract that contains a promise by both parties is

a)

express

b)

implied

c)

bilateral

d)

unilateral

25.

To be effective, an offer must be communicated to the

a)

attorney

b)

offeree

c)

lender

d)

offeror

26.

In order for the acceptance to be legally binding, it must be

a)

made in person and in writing by the offeree

b)

unconditional and in writing by the offeror and offeree

c)

made in person and follow the rules regarding the method of acceptance

d)

unconditional and follow the rules regarding the method of acceptance

27.

In contract law, consideration can be defined as

a)

the thing of value promised in exchange for something else of value

b)

anyone who enters into a legal contract has the ability to do so

c)

contracts that involve illegal acts are not allowed

d)

both parties communicating clearly when entering into a contract

28.

Invitations to deal, trade, or make an offer by the seller are considered invitations

a)

of legality

b)

to negotiate

c)

to make a counteroffer

d)

for consideration

29.

The age of majority in most states is

a)

16

b)

18

c)

20

d)

21

30.

A minor who claims to be over the age of majority commits

a)

fraud

b)

misrepresentation

c)

extortion

d)

larceny by false pretenses

31.

When a minor disaffirms a contract, the merchandise received upon entering the contract should be

a)

undamaged

b)

returned

c)

paid for

d)

ratified

32.

A minor is held responsible for the fair value of

a)

athletic shoes

b)

video games

c)

medical care

d)

cosmetics

33.

When a guardian is appointed by the court for a mentally impaired person, that person's contracts are then declared

a)

voidable

b)

binding

c)

void

d)

disaffirmed

34.

A court may refuse to enforce a contract that it finds

a)

fair

b)

illusory

c)

inadequate

d)

unconscionable

35.

A minor may affirm part of a contract while disaffirming another part.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid contract?

a)

Written document

b)

Capacity of parties

c)

Consideration

d)

Offer and acceptance

37.

Which term describes a contract that is legally binding and enforceable in a court of law?

a)

Unenforceable

b)

Void

c)

Voidable

d)

Valid

38.

What is the legal effect if one party to a contract is found to lack capacity at the time of agreement?

a)

The contract is bilateral

b)

The contract is enforceable

c)

The contract is voidable

d)

The contract is void

39.

A person who is intoxicated at the time of entering into a contract may have the contract declared

a)

void

b)

ratified

c)

voidable

d)

enforceable

40.

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort?

a)

Strict liability

b)

Negligence

c)

Battery

d)

Breach of contract