Preponderance of the evidence means:
a. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
b. The greater weight of the evidence.
c. Substantial clear and convincing evidence.
d. Any evidence submitted.
Q. 2Personal property is sometimes called chattel:
a. True
b. False
Q. 3At the local hardware store, an employee drops a dumbbell weight on the foot of a customer causing a personal injury. In a later jury trial if the employee is found negligent requiring the employer to pay the entire award, the employer:
a. Would be entitled to contribution from the employee.
b. Would be entitled to indemnity from the employee.
c. Would be out of luck.
d. None of the above.
Q. 4In the same motor vehicle collision involving Priscilla, in a jurisdiction that has adopted several liability, Priscilla:
a. Can recover only 25,000.00 from Alex.
b. Can recover double her damages or 500,000.00 from any one the three drivers.
c. Can recover the full 250,000.00 from Alex if she so chooses.
d. Can recover all of her damages from Chloe because she is the most at fault.
Q. 5The following may all considered items of personal property EXCEPT:
a. Lamps
b. Vehicles
c. Televisions
d. Shrubbery
Q. 6At your internship, you should expect:
A. To do only work that challenges you intellectually
B. To spend all day at the photocopier
C. To do nothing but observe others
D. To do a mix of tasks, ranging in difficulty
Q. 7Joint and several liability furthers the tort law purpose of:
a. Allocation of risk.
b. Deterrence.
c. Compensation to an injured plaintiff.
d. Justice.