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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