The Plaintiffs Were Detained at a Store Because Employees Believed

question 33

Multiple Choice

The plaintiffs were detained at a store because employees believed they saw them shoplifting.Whether the store is entitled to protection from tort liability under a merchant protection statue or the common law will primarily depend on if

• A) the detention was for a reasonable amount of time and in a reasonable manner.
• B) the plaintiffs took valuable merchandise.
• C) store employees conducted a full investigation before calling the police.
• D) All of the above are correct.
• E) None of the above is correct.

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