In a Typical Tort Case

question 17

Multiple Choice

In a typical tort case,

• A)the defendant is not allowed to appeal the verdict if he or she loses.
• B)the plaintiff is not allowed to appeal the verdict if he or she loses.
• C)the government immediately appeals the verdict if it loses.
• D)one individual charges that he or she has been injured by another's negligence or malfeasance.

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Definitions:

Endorses

To endorse is to support, approve, or recommend something, or in the context of checks, to sign the back of a check to authorize its transfer or cashing.

Dishonor

Refers to the refusal by a bank to pay a check or draft presented for payment, usually due to insufficient funds.

Ratification

The approval or formal sanctioning of an agreement or act, often making it officially valid.

Unauthorized

Actions or access that have not been approved or given consent by the proper authority.