Which of the Following Torts Consists of the Publication of Untrue

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following torts consists of the publication of untrue statements that disparage a business owner's product or its quality?

• A) Assault
• B) False imprisonment
• C) Trespass
• D) Battery
• E) Injurious falsehood

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Definitions:

Straight-line Method

A depreciation technique that allocates an equal amount of depreciation expense each year over the useful life of an asset.

Estimated Salvage Value

The expected value that an asset will realize upon its sale at the end of its useful life, used in computing depreciation.

Depreciable Cost

The total cost of an asset that is subject to depreciation, which includes the purchase price minus any salvage value.

Useful Life

The estimated period of time over which a fixed asset is expected to be usable by the business, influencing depreciation calculations.