Martin Is a Security Guard in a Clothing Store

question 51

Multiple Choice

Martin is a security guard in a clothing store. He suspects Emma, a customer, of shoplifting. He locks Emma in a room and does not allow her to leave the store until he has searched through her belongings and interrogated all the witnesses. If Emma is entirely innocent of any wrongdoing, and assuming that the state in which this occurred does not recognize the shopkeepers' privilege, which of the following torts has Martin committed?

• A) trespass to realty
• B) conversion
• C) false imprisonment
• D) disparagement

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Definitions:

Puberty

The developmental period in which children's bodies undergo physical and hormonal changes, enabling reproductive capabilities.

Risky Sexual Behaviors

Actions related to sexual activity that increase the risk of unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other health complications.

Mixed-Gender School

An educational institution where both male and female students study together in the same environment.

Early-Developing Girl

A female who experiences puberty or certain milestones of growth earlier than the typical age range.