Which of the Following Actions Would Not Result in a Successful

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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.

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