In the Ferrell V

question 51

Multiple Choice

In the Ferrell v. Mikula case, the Georgia Court of Appeals said that:

• A) false imprisonment is the unlawful detention of the person of another for an unreasonable length of time.
• B) the essential elements of an action for false imprisonment include detention, unlawfulness, and malice.
• C) the elements of a cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress include either intentional or reckless conduct that is extreme and outrageous, a causal connection between the wrongful conduct and the emotional distress, and severe emotional distress.
• D) to constitute the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress, action must be intentional, not merely reckless.

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Definitions:

Finance Operations

Activities related to managing an organization's money, including income and expenses, to maximize profits and ensure sustainability.

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's debt and equity financing, reflecting how a business is funded.

Debt

An amount of money borrowed by one party from another, often with the condition of repayment with interest over a specified period.

Equity

The ownership value held in assets after all debts and liabilities have been subtracted, often referred to as shareholder's equity in a corporation.