Libel involves written defamation and slander involves oral defamation.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2TIFF simply means tagged image file format.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Megan agrees to provide landscaping services for Mrs. Potter for 3,500. Megan expects that she will spend 1,500 on plants, mulch, and other items she needs to complete the landscaping. The day before she is supposed to begin, she buys 500 worth of plants and mulch. She is then notified by Mrs. Potter that she no longer wants the landscaping done, and will not pay for it. If Megan sues for breach of contract, what is she entitled to? Use the formula for calculating compensatory damages from Restatement (Second) of Contracts 347.
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 4Sending a communication via a social networking site such as Facebook or Twitter satisfies the publication requirement in a defamation action.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Why are liquidated damages a risk for both parties to the contract?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 6Joseph contracts to build thirteen homes in a development. The contract states that time is of the essence. He is about to put the finishing touches on the last home when the time for performance expires. The developer claims that he owed Joseph nothing, because he failed to complete the contract on time. Is the developer correct?
A) Yes, because performance is an all-or-nothing proposition.
B) Yes, because Joseph did breach the terms of the agreement with respect to time of performance.
C) No, because Joseph substantially performed the contract.
D) No, because time of the essence provisions are not enforceable.
Q. 7Modifications often are required because of ________ changes in the parties' circumstances.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. 8What is a motion for a protective order?
A. A motion for an order that the question need not be answered based on objections to supplying requested information from the opposing party
B. A formal motion to dismiss a claim
C. A motion for an injunction
D. A motion for a summary judgment
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