Which of the Following Is False with Respect to the Application

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false with respect to the application of tort law to the internet?

• A) Because the internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience, torts such as deceit, negligent misstatement, and defamation are primary concerns.
• B) It is unlikely that courts will be willing to expand existing tort law to encompass new technologies.
• C) Statutes will need to be passed to expand or modify the common law where current tort law proves inadequate.
• D) The principles of misrepresentation and negligent misstatement will apply to the internet just like any other form of communication, but the problems of jurisdiction and whom to sue will create significant obstacles.
• E) Companies that sell their products over the internet will still be held liable under the laws of negligence if that product causes injury.

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