Ron,the manager of Sav-Mart Discount Store,detains Tina,whom Ron suspects of shoplifting.Tina sues Ron,alleging that the detention was false imprisonment.Ron is liable if Tina
A)did not actually shoplift.
B)had not shoplifted in the past.
C)had probable cause to leave the premises.
D)was detained for an unreasonably long time.

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Ron may detain someone suspected of shoplifting, but only for a reasonable length of time. If Tina was held for an unreasonably long time, it could be considered false imprisonment. The other options are not relevant in determining Ron's liability for false imprisonment.

Ron,the Manager of Sav-Mart Discount Store,detains Tina,whom Ron Suspects of Shoplifting.Tina