Larry Sells a Truck to Tim

question 24

Multiple Choice

Larry sells a truck to Tim.He does not mention to Tim that the truck has a faulty engine.The truck breaks down after a week,and Tim has to replace the engine,which costs him $2,000.In this case,Tim can sue Larry for the tort of ______.

• A) fraud
• B) trade disparagement
• C) larceny
• D) negligence
• E) conversion

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Definitions:

Presumed Consent

A legal framework where individuals are assumed to have consented to certain practices (like organ donation) unless they have expressed otherwise.

Altruistic Donation

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Social Worth

The perceived value of an individual or group based on societal standards, often influencing access to resources and opportunities.

Social Calculus

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