Carson Is a Security Guard in a Department Store and Made

question 54

Multiple Choice

Carson is a security guard in a department store and made a citizen's arrest of an individual who was acting suspiciously and whom he suspected was a shoplifter.However,the police were unable to find any evidence of theft and the customer was released.Which statement best describes the most likely outcome?

• A) Carson and his employer may be liable for the tort of false imprisonment.
• B) Carson cannot be sued but his employer may be sued for the tort of false imprisonment.
• C) Carson and his employer may be liable for the tort of deceit.
• D) Carson cannot be sued but his employer may be sued for the tort of deceit.

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Fixed Costs

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Variable Costs

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