Makayla Successfully Sued Deacon for the Tort of Defamation

question 74

Multiple Choice

Makayla successfully sued Deacon for the tort of defamation.In that situation,the term "tortfeasor" refers to

• A)Makayla as the person who suffered,or was injured by,the tort.
• B)Deacon as the person who committed the tort.
• C)The traditional idea,or theory,of tort law.
• D)The court as a representative of society's concern,or fear,or anti-social behaviour.
• E)The fact that Makayla's tort caused Deacon to fear that he would suffer an injury.

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Definitions:

Leverage

The use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital, such as debt, to increase the potential return of an investment.

Return On Stockholders' Equity

A measure of a company's profitability that calculates how many dollars of profit are generated for each dollar of shareholders' equity.

Accounts Receivable Turnover

A financial ratio that measures how many times a company can turn its accounts receivable into cash within a specific period.

Sales

The exchange of goods or services for money, constituting the primary source of revenue for most businesses.