Egan Is Shopping at a Local Store When the Store

question 40

Multiple Choice

Egan is shopping at a local store when the store clerk detains him for suspected shoplifting. The clerk is busy and locks Egan in a room while the clerk finishes helping several customers. The clerk forgets about Egan until 3 hours later when the clerk calls the police. The store most likely

• A) is not liable for false imprisonment.
• B) is liable for false imprisonment.
• C) is liable for battery.
• D) is liable for assault.

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