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Chapter 4 Assessment Answers
Matching Key Terms
1. i 6. h
2. c 7. f
True/False Quiz
11. T 19. T
12. T 20. T
Discussion Questions
28. Contributory negligence means that the plaintiff has contributed to his or her own injury, even
30. Certain events cause death or injury to others even when no negligence exists. Strict liability
Thinking Critically About the Law
31. Students might include the concept that the right to criticize public figures is key to democracy.
33. Nuisance deals with the tough choice people must sometimes make between seeking relief from
Case Questions
36a. N
37a. N
38a. Y
39a. N
Case Analysis
40. Principle of law: The case involves the tort of defamation (slander).
41. Principle of law: Conversion. The supreme court of South Dakota said “conversion is the act of
42. Principle of law: The case involves the tort of trade libel.
43. Principle of law: The case involves the tort of defamation (slander).
Legal Research
44. Students might point to cases dealing with defamation, nuisance, conversion, or negligence.
BONUS ACTIVITIES
· Have the students locate one of the following cases: a slip and fall case, a vicarious liability
· Divide the class into three groups. Assign each group one of the following forms of
