Jeff, the Owner of a Music Store, Suspects That Tina

question 2

Multiple Choice

Jeff, the owner of a music store, suspects that Tina has shoplifted several CDs. Jeff approached Tina just after she left the store and demanded to look into her purse. Tina refused and started to walk away whereupon Jeff grabbed Tina's arm and her purse fell to the ground and several CDs fell out. Which of the following statements best describes the legal position?

• A)Jeff has committed the tort of false imprisonment
• B)Jeff has not committed any torts
• C)Jeff has committed the tort of assault
• D)Jeff has committed the tort of trespass to goods
• E)Both A and C

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Definitions:

Natural Justice

The legal principle requiring fairness in legal processes, including the right to a fair hearing and the rule against bias.

Procedural Fairness

Rules of natural justice that a hearing must follow to ensure that the process is fair to all parties involved.

Fundamental Justice

The basic principles of fairness and justice that are essential to the administration of laws and the operation of legal systems.

Examination for Discovery

A pre-trial process where parties to a legal case are questioned under oath by the opposing party's lawyer to gather information about the case.