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renzo156

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In a fit of anger, Rachel threw her tort law textbook at Frank. Rachel has bad aim and missed Frank, who ducked out of the way of the large, hurling book. Flying past Frank, the book hit Kevin in the back the head because Kevin was looking the other way and never saw it coming. Which of the following is a true statement?
 
  a. Rachel has not committed a tort because she did not intend to hurt Kevin.
  b. Rachel has not committed a tort because the book missed Frank, who she intended to hit.
  c. Rachel committed the tort of battery against Frank.
  d. Rachel committed the tort of battery against Kevin.

Question 2

Georgia has a statute of limitations governing actions for conversion. Which of the following statements is true?
 
  a. The statute of limitations sets forth who can sue for conversion.
  b. The statute of limitations sets forth who can be sued for conversion.
  c. The statute of limitations sets a time limit during which a person may sue for conversion, and the claim is barred if it is brought later.
  d. The statute of limitations limits the amount of damages that can be recovered in an action for conversion.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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