Nora and Owen Do Business as Property & Profit, a Real

question 15

Multiple Choice

Nora and Owen do business as Property & Profit, a real estate investment partnership. In acting on the firm's behalf, Nora takes advantage of an opportunity to make a secret profit. To her firm, Nora is liable for a breach of

• A)the duty of care.
• B)contract.
• C)the duty of loyalty.
• D)none of the choices.

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Definitions:

Shoplifting

Shoplifting involves the unauthorized removal of goods from a store without payment.

Compensatory Damages

A money award equivalent to the actual value of injuries or damages sustained by the aggrieved party.

Tort Suit

A legal action brought by one party against another for a civil wrong that causes harm or loss, resulting in legal liability.

General Damages

In a tort case, an amount awarded to compensate individuals for the nonmonetary aspects of the harm suffered, such as pain and suffering; not available to companies.