Which of the Following Actions Would Not Result in a Successful

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions would not result in a successful tort action by the person suing? Assume that all the persons involved learn these facts.

• A) Mr. Meen wrote a letter to the editor of the Vancouver Sun in which he Falsely stated that the mayor took a bribe. The editor and ten others on staff read it but decided not to print it. The mayor sued Mr. Meen.
• B) When Jed accidentally dropped a board and broke Al's toe, Al threw a rock at Jed, but Jed saw it coming and moved in time to avoid being hit. Al sued; Jed counterclaimed.
• C) A waiter, then the police, detained a restaurant patron because he did not want to pay for wine that was brought to the table but was cloudy and undrinkable. The patron sued for False imprisonment.
• D) An accountant made an error in financial statements that he knew would be given by his client to a potential investor, Mr. Lam. The investor, relying on the erroneous statements, invested $20,000 and lost it all. Mr. Lam sued the accountant.
• E) Jayne was doing yoga in her backyard. She looked up and was surprised to see the gas meter reader in her yard. She sued him for trespass.

Comprehend the concept of a critical period for language acquisition.

Analyze the linguistic capabilities and limitations of non-human primates.

Recognize the importance of nurture and environmental stimuli in language development and acquisition.

Appreciate the cognitive benefits and challenges of bilingualism in language comprehension and usage.

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Units of energy measurement used to quantify the amount of energy supplied by food and drink to the body.

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A type of legume that grows underground and is consumed worldwide as a snack, and used in various cuisines and products.