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48.
(p. 203)
_______________ damages are a small amount of money given to recognize that a
defendant did indeed commit a tort in a case in which there were no compensable damages
suffered by the plaintiff.
49.
(p. 204)
___________ damages are damages awarded to punish the defendant and to deter others
from similar conduct.
50.
(p. 188)
Considering Bernard's shoving of Millie in the back, which of the following is true?
51.
(p. 187)
Millie's threat to punch Bernard in the nose and her action in raising back her arm in
support constitute a[n] _______________.
52.
(p. 188)
Millie's action in jabbing Bernard after she missed his nose, constitutes which of the
following?
53.
(p. 188)
Which of the following is true regarding Sally's actions toward Millie?
54.
(p. 188)
The defamation printed in the school newspaper would be which of the following?
55.
(p. 189)
As far as the editorial is concerned, which of the following is true in regards to Maryann's
statement that Candy cannot recover because she cannot show loss of income?
56.
(p. 189)
Statements made by Maryann to her friends that were defamatory of Candy are what
type of defamation?
57.
(p. 189)
As far as the statements made to her friends are concerned, which of the following is true
in regards to Maryann's statement that Candy cannot recover because Candy has not suffered a
loss of income?
58.
(p. 199)
Which of the following would be the most appropriate cause of action, if any, against
Annette based upon the farm animals and the music?
59.
(p. 199)
What claim would William have against Annette for taking the lawn chair?
60.
(p. 199)
What action would William have against Annette for taking the rake?
61.
(p. 185)
List the three objectives of tort law and discuss whether you believe that additional tort
reform should occur.
62.
(p. 188-189)
Discuss what is needed in order to establish damages in defamation actions.
Address whether special proof is needed and, if so, under what circumstances.
63.
(p. 192-193)
Explain the concept of absolute privilege in the context of defamation and set
forth the two situations listed in the text in which it is applied. Discuss whether you believe each
category of absolute privileges should be eliminated.
64.
(p. 194-195)
List and explain the four different types of privacy torts.
65.
(p. 196)
Susie Starr, a highly successful movie star in both the United States and the United
Kingdom is concerned because a tabloid based in the United States with distribution in both the
United States and the United Kingdom falsely claimed that she has a problem with alcohol and
had an affair with best friend's husband. She is considering a lawsuit for defamation. She asked
you whether it would be easier to win the case in the United States or in the United Kingdom.
What would you tell her and why? How does the defamation law of the United Kingdom differ
from that of the U.S.? Also discuss whether Susie has an option to sue in the United Kingdom
since the tabloid is published in the United States.
66.
(p. 193-194)
Explain the fair report privilege in relation to defamation and list the conditions
required for it to apply.
