Question 1

William,a sports reporter,finds out some embarrassing facts about a star soccer player hidden in a public record and publishes them.William is probably safe from an invasion of privacy suit because:
A)the information was in a public record
B)the soccer player will be too embarrassed to press charges
C)William is a reporter
D)all of the other specific choices
E)none of the other specific choices

Accepted Answer

William is most likely safe from an invasion of privacy suit because the information he found was in a public record, which means it is already available to the public and can be accessed by anyone.

Question 2

Which of the following would be least likely to be an invasion of privacy:
A)the use of a person's photograph without permission
B)publication of information about a person taken from public records
C)publication of information about a person that comes from private sources
D)publication of information about a person that places them in a false light to others
E)none of the other choices

Accepted Answer

Information taken from public records is generally considered to be public information and not a violation of privacy. The other choices all involve using information without someone's consent or portraying them in a way they did not agree to, which could be considered invasions of privacy.

Question 3

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for invasion of privacy and the appeals court held that:
A)he had no case because no harm was done to his reputation
B)he had no case because he was already a "public figure" to the customers
C)he had a case because his name had been misappropriated for commercial benefit
D)he had a case because the dealership had promised him $2 for every such letter sent but did not pay him
E)none of the other choices

Accepted Answer

Misappropriation is a type of invasion of privacy that involves using someone's name, likeness, or identity for commercial gain without their consent. In this case, the car dealership used James' name without his permission to send letters to customers, which could be seen as a violation of his privacy rights. The fact that they benefited financially from using his name also supports James' claim. The other choices (A) and (B) are not relevant to this case, and (D) may be a separate issue but not the basis of the invasion of privacy claim.

Question 4

Which of the following would be least likely to be an invasion of privacy:
A)the use of a person's photograph without permission
B)pleading with a movie star for an autograph
C)publication of information about a person that comes from private sources
D)publication of information about a person that places them in a false light to others
E)walking into the home of a famous sports personality without permission

Accepted Answer

Pleading with a movie star for an autograph would not necessarily be an invasion of privacy as the celebrity has the option to refuse the autograph request. The other options involve using or publishing personal information or photos without permission, or physically intruding into someone's private space, which would be considered a violation of privacy.

Question 5

Erin's employer published a story about her that portrayed her as a sneaky,deceitful person when,in reality,she is a very open and honest person.Erin could best sue for:
A)invasion of privacy
B)negligence
C)assault
D)false imprisonment
E)battery

Accepted Answer

Erin could sue for invasion of privacy, specifically the form of defamation known as false light. This occurs when false information is published about a person that portrays them in a highly offensive manner that is not true. A story portraying her as sneaky and deceitful is not only false, but could also negatively impact her personal and professional reputation.

Question 6

Entertainers,politicians and sports personalities differ from average individuals in that:
A)they tend to receive bigger damage awards in invasion of privacy cases
B)it is illegal to publish personal information about them without consent
C)their right to privacy is largely waived once they become a public figure
D)they must make all personal information public
E)none of the other choices

Accepted Answer

The legal concept of "public figure" applies to celebrities, politicians, and other high-profile individuals, and it means that their right to privacy is largely waived once they enter the public sphere. This means that they are more vulnerable to invasion of privacy, but also that they have less legal recourse to protect themselves. However, this does not mean that it is legal to publish personal information about them without consent or that they must make all personal information public. The size of damage awards in invasion of privacy cases may vary depending on the specifics of the case.

Question 7

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for:
A)slander
B)libel
C)invasion of privacy
D)fraud
E)none of the other choices

Accepted Answer

James sued for invasion of privacy because the dealership used his name without permission, which can be considered a violation of his personal rights.

Question 8

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for invasion of privacy and the appeals court held that:
A)he had no case because no harm was done to his reputation
B)he had no case because he was already a "public figure" to the customers
C)he had no case because he could show no damages
D)he had no case because the dealership did not intend to harm his privacy
E)none of the other choices

Accepted Answer

The appeals court held that James had a case because using his name without permission could be considered an invasion of privacy, regardless of the intent or harm to reputation.

Question 9

Erin's employer published a story about her that portrayed her as a sneaky,deceitful person when,in reality,she is a very open and honest person.Erin could best sue for:
A)battery
B)negligence
C)assault
D)false imprisonment
E)none of the other choices are realistic

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is E because none of the other choices (battery, negligence, assault, false imprisonment) directly relate to the harm caused by publishing false information about someone's character. The most appropriate legal action for Erin would be defamation (not listed), which involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation.

Question 10

Carl's neighbor writes a column for the local paper.One week he reveals Carl's drug abuse problems and Carl is subsequently fired from work.Carl will probably sue his neighbor for:
A)duress
B)assault
C)battery
D)false imprisonment
E)none of the other choices are realistic

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is E because the neighbor's actions, while potentially harmful to Carl's reputation and employment, do not constitute duress, assault, battery, or false imprisonment. These terms refer to specific legal concepts that do not directly apply to the act of revealing personal information in a newspaper column.

Question 11

If embarrassing information is taken from a public file or record and published:
A)it is not a violation of the right to privacy
B)it is not an assault
C)it is a violation of the right to privacy
D)it is a violation of the right to privacy only if the person does not know the file exists
E)it is a violation of the right to privacy only if the person publishing the information benefits monetarily

Accepted Answer

The answer of If embarrassing information is taken from a...

Question 12

The tort involving spoken defamatory communication is:
A)slander
B)libel
C)privilege
D)negligence
E)none of the other choices

Accepted Answer

Slander is the tort involving spoken defamatory communication, while libel is the tort involving written defamatory communication. Privilege and negligence are not related to defamation.

Question 13

Carl's neighbor writes a column for the local paper.One week he reveals Carl's drug abuse problems and Carl is subsequently fired from work.Carl will probably sue his neighbor for:
A)invasion of privacy
B)assault
C)battery
D)false imprisonment
E)negligence

Accepted Answer

Carl's neighbor revealed private information about Carl, which is a violation of his right to privacy. This can result in a lawsuit for invasion of privacy.

Question 14

Illegal wire tapping is an intrusion into a person's solitude and an example of the tort of:
A)negligence
B)invasion of solitude
C)invasion of privacy
D)battery
E)false imprisonment

Accepted Answer

Illegal wire tapping is explicitly an invasion of privacy. While it may also be considered an invasion of solitude, the tort of "invasion of privacy" more accurately encapsulates this type of violation. Negligence, battery, and false imprisonment are not related to wire tapping.

Question 15

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for invasion of privacy and the appeals court held that the company was at fault because:
A)the company used an embarrassing picture of James
B)the company misspelled James's name
C)the company included details about James being fired in the letters
D)the company sought commercial benefit from James's name
E)the company failed to tell James they were using his name

Accepted Answer

The company was at fault because it sought commercial benefit from James's name by using it in letters to customers. This is a violation of James's right to privacy.

Question 16

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for:
A)slander
B)libel
C)misappropriation of the name of another
D)fraud
E)none of the other choices

Accepted Answer

James sued for misappropriation of the name of another, as the dealership used his name without permission to send letters to customers, which could harm his reputation and cause confusion. Slander and libel involve false statements made about a person, while fraud involves deceit and misrepresentation for personal gain.

Question 17

Harassing telephone calls may be the basis for a tort case of:
A)false imprisonment
B)battery
C)negligence
D)harmful contact
E)invasion of privacy

Accepted Answer

Harassing telephone calls can be considered as an invasion of privacy where the plaintiff's right to privacy is interfered with by the defendant's unreasonable intrusion. Invasion of privacy is a recognized tort in many jurisdictions. None of the other options are fitting for harassment through telephone calls.

Question 18

The tort involving spoken defamatory communication is:
A)invasion of privacy
B)libel
C)privilege
D)negligence
E)none of the other choices

Accepted Answer

The tort involving spoken defamatory communication is known as slander, which is not listed among the options provided.

Question 19

Which of the following would be an invasion of privacy:
A)the publication of a person's photograph without permission
B)illegally wiretapping a person's phone
C)publishing a story about an individual based on false information
D)publicly revealing a person's personal debt information
E)all of the other choices are invasions of privacy

Accepted Answer

All of the other choices listed would be considered invasions of privacy. A person's photograph or personal information cannot be shared without their consent or a lawful reason to do so. Wiretapping someone's phone without their knowledge or consent is an illegal invasion of privacy. Publishing false information about someone can be damaging to their reputation and privacy. Lastly, revealing someone's personal debt information, without their consent, can be an invasion of their financial privacy.

Question 20

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for invasion of privacy and the appeals court held that he had a case because:
A)the Ohio Supreme Court has distinguished between the incidental use of a person's name and likeness from appropriation of the benefits associated with a person's identity
B)the Ohio Supreme Court does not distinguish between the incidental use of a person's name and likeness and the appropriation of the benefits associated with a person's identity
C)there is no difference between a person's signature and a person's picture
D)James has agreed to allow the company to use his picture,but not his name
E)none of the other choices

Accepted Answer

The appeals court held that James had a case for invasion of privacy because the Ohio Supreme Court had distinguished between the incidental use of a person's name and likeness from appropriation of the benefits associated with a person's identity. This indicates that there is a difference in how the law treats these two situations, and supports James' claim that the dealership's use of his name without his consent was a violation of his privacy.

Quiz 6: Elements of Torts

William,a sports reporter,finds out some embarrassing facts about a star soccer player hidden in a public record and publishes them.William is probably safe from an invasion of privacy suit because:

Which of the following would be least likely to be an invasion of privacy:

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for invasion of privacy and the appeals court held that:

Which of the following would be least likely to be an invasion of privacy:

Erin's employer published a story about her that portrayed her as a sneaky,deceitful person when,in reality,she is a very open and honest person.Erin could best sue for:

Entertainers,politicians and sports personalities differ from average individuals in that:

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for:

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for invasion of privacy and the appeals court held that:

Erin's employer published a story about her that portrayed her as a sneaky,deceitful person when,in reality,she is a very open and honest person.Erin could best sue for:

Carl's neighbor writes a column for the local paper.One week he reveals Carl's drug abuse problems and Carl is subsequently fired from work.Carl will probably sue his neighbor for:

If embarrassing information is taken from a public file or record and published:

The tort involving spoken defamatory communication is:

Carl's neighbor writes a column for the local paper.One week he reveals Carl's drug abuse problems and Carl is subsequently fired from work.Carl will probably sue his neighbor for:

Illegal wire tapping is an intrusion into a person's solitude and an example of the tort of:

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for invasion of privacy and the appeals court held that the company was at fault because:

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for:

Harassing telephone calls may be the basis for a tort case of:

The tort involving spoken defamatory communication is:

Which of the following would be an invasion of privacy:

In James v.Bob Ross Buick,where James had been fired from a car dealership that then sent letters to customers under his name,James sued for invasion of privacy and the appeals court held that he had a case because: