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nautica902

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Negligence in tort may be imposed only if a party acted improperly. A failure to act cannot itself lead to a tort.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

In Sowers v. Forest Hills Subdivision, Sowers wanted to build a wind turbine to generate electricity. His neighbors opposed the construction and took Sowers to court. The courts held that:
 a. the city failed to follow its ordinances regarding construction of turbines, so the matter had to be reviewed by the city before the courts could take the case
  b. public policy favors alternative energy, so the wind turbine would be allowed
  c. an injunction would be issued against building the wind turbine as it is a nuisance
  d. the turbine would be allowed if Sowers could prove that noise from it would not disturb people in the neighborhood
  e. none of the other choices



dajones82

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Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

c



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