Which of the following is correct regarding an intentional tort?
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Intent is established by showing the defendant failed to do what a reasonable person would have done under the same or similar circumstances.
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It is a type of strict liability.
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The plaintiff must show that the harm itself was intended.
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The defendant is liable for all reasonably foreseeable injuries resulting from his intentional act.
Which of the following describes the tort of nuisance?
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It arises when enjoyment of one’s land is impaired because of some tortious interference.
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It occurs when an individual’s name or image is inadvertently used without permission for commercial purposes.
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It involves the defendant’s actual taking of the plaintiff’s (owner’s) land, thereby depriving the owner of the land and its enjoyment.
Which of the following is true regarding the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act?
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If the seller offers a limited warranty, the limitation need not be conspicuously displayed.
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It does not require the seller to offer an express written warranty.
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It applies to both oral and written warranties.
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It applies to both consumer and non-consumer products.
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It is a form of defamation that is directed against a competitor’s product.
Stephanie, a water sports enthusiast, goes surfing despite warnings of rough weather conditions from the lifeguards on duty. As a result, she is injured because of rough tides. Stephanie is barred from recovering damages from the lifeguards because of her __________.
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mistake
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assumption of the risk
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implied consent
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express consent