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WorksheetsLaw End of Year Review #2
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 15mins
Even the most careless conduct will not result in liability for negligence unless there is actual harm.
True
False
The main difference between intentional torts and negligence is that one is deliberate, while the other is usually caused by carelessness.
True
False
Although the reasonable person test is very subjective, it is used primarily in intentional tort cases.
True
False
The torteasor is the plaintiff in a lawsuit.
True
False
Current tort reform legislation includes survival statutes and wrongful death statutes.
True
False
If you are driving your car too fast on a rainy evening and have an accident, you might have committed an intentional tort.
True
False
An oral contract is not enforceable by law.
True
False
A valid contract must contain at least four of the six elements of a contract.
True
False
Consideration is the legal ability to enter a contract.
True
False
When a bilateral contract is made, one person makes a promise to do something if and when another person does something.
True
False
According to common law, when you send an acceptance over long distances, it is effective three days after it is sent.
True
False
A contract that is void has no legal effect.
True
False
The Statue of Frauds requires that both parties involved in the contract be honest with one another.
True
False
Advertisements in newspapers, price tags, and signs in store windows are treated by the law as invitations to negotiate.
True
False
An offer must always be made seriously for it to be legal.
True
False
A false statement made orally to a third party is
slander
defamation
breach of duty
libel
People who are engaged in extremely dangerous activities may be held liable even without negligence or malice. This is known as the doctrine of
assumption of risk
strict liability
unintentional liability
dangerous liability
The negligence defense that might be used by a baseball club that is sued by spectators is
contributory negligence
comparative negligence
assumption of risk
proximate cause
The difference between a crime and a tort is that a crime is committed against the public good, while a tort
is committed against a particular person or property
is caused when someone is being threatened
is considered a wrong against all of society
hurts all members of the community
Using explosives and keeping alligators as pets are examples of
survival statutes
negligence
conversion
strict liability
The remedies available in tort law usually include
a public apology by the tortfeasor printed in the local newspaper
prison time for the tortfeasor
financial compensation to the victim for injuries caused by the tortfeasor
financial compensation for the victim and prison time for the tortfeasor
The taking back of an offer by the offeror is
revocation
rejection
cancellation
consideration
A contract that amounts to nothing and has no legal effect is
unenforceable
voidable
void
unilateral
A contract that contains a promise by both parties is
express
implied
bilateral
unilateral
To be effective, an offer must be communicated to the
attorney
offeree
lender
offeror
In order for the acceptance to be legally binding, it must be
made in person and in writing by the offeree
unconditional and in writing by the offeror and offeree
made in person and follow the rules regarding the method of acceptance
unconditional and follow the rules regarding the method of acceptance
In contract law, consideration can be defined as
the thing of value promised in exchange for something else of value
anyone who enters into a legal contract has the ability to do so
contracts that involve illegal acts are not allowed
both parties communicating clearly when entering into a contract
Invitations to deal, trade, or make an offer by the seller are considered invitations
of legality
to negotiate
to make a counteroffer
for consideration
The age of majority in most states is
16
18
20
21
A minor who claims to be over the age of majority commits
fraud
misrepresentation
extortion
larceny by false pretenses
When a minor disaffirms a contract, the merchandise received upon entering the contract should be
undamaged
returned
paid for
ratified
A minor is held responsible for the fair value of
athletic shoes
video games
medical care
cosmetics
When a guardian is appointed by the court for a mentally impaired person, that person's contracts are then declared
voidable
binding
void
disaffirmed
A court may refuse to enforce a contract that it finds
fair
illusory
inadequate
unconscionable
A minor may affirm part of a contract while disaffirming another part.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid contract?
Written document
Capacity of parties
Consideration
Offer and acceptance
Which term describes a contract that is legally binding and enforceable in a court of law?
Unenforceable
Void
Voidable
Valid
What is the legal effect if one party to a contract is found to lack capacity at the time of agreement?
The contract is bilateral
The contract is enforceable
The contract is voidable
The contract is void
A person who is intoxicated at the time of entering into a contract may have the contract declared
void
ratified
voidable
enforceable
Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort?
Strict liability
Negligence
Battery
Breach of contract
