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stephzh

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on: Jun 24, 2018
An intentional tort involves conduct in which
 A)the defendant intended to harm the plaintiff.
 B)the defendant intended a certain physical act which ends up injuring someone.
 C)injuries are caused to someone because of the defendant's neglect or oversight.
 D)there is resulting punishment, including prison, for the defendant.

Question 2

Adam decided to play a practical joke on Linda, a co-worker. As Linda was leaving the office one night, Adam, wearing a mask, stepped out from behind some bushes. He pointed a handgun made out of licorice at her and demanded her purse. He then pushed the candy gun to her head and told her if she told anybody he'd kill her. Linda was very scared during the whole incident. She did not think it was funny when Adam pulled the mask off and took a bite out of the gun as he gave her the purse back. Did Adam commit the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress?
 A)Yes, as his conduct was intentional.
 B)Yes, but only if Adam intended to cause Linda serious emotional distress.
 C)No, since he was only playing a practical joke.
 D)No, since Linda was not physically hurt by Adam.


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tennis14576

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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


stephzh

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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Gracias!

billybob123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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