The Law Permits Certain Defensive Actions to Be Taken Without

question 128

Multiple Choice

The law permits certain defensive actions to be taken without incurring tort liability. Courts would be unlikely to allow which defensive actions?

• A) shooting a man who is raping a woman at knife-point
• B) shooting someone who attempts to steal your new Lexus
• C) holding someone down who has hit your friend
• D) grabbing and holding someone who attempts to steal your new Lexus
• E) c and d

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Definitions:

French West Indies

Refers to the French-speaking Caribbean islands, including Martinique and Guadeloupe, part of France's overseas regions and known for their cultural blend of French and Caribbean influences.

Fur Trade

The trading of animal pelts (especially beaver skins) driven by the demand for hats and other clothing items in Europe and North America.

Iroquois

The federation of six Native American nations, originally in the northeastern United States, known for their political union and significant cultural contributions.

Inland Trade

The exchange of goods and services within the interior of a country or continent, often involving the transport of products from rural areas to urban centers.