Jim Applied for a Position with the City's Public Works

question 49

True/False

Jim applied for a position with the city's public works department that he had seen advertised in the local newspaper. The advertisement specifically requested experience with heavy machinery, which would be used on a daily basis in this job. Jim did not know how to operate any of the machinery, and in fact, he did not have a valid driver's licence. On his first day at the job Jim caused an accident that will cost the city greatly. Jim's action would constitute deceit under tort law.

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Definitions:

State of Exhaustion

A legal or physical condition characterized by having exploited all available options or resources.

But-For Test

A legal test used to determine causation, indicating that an event (the consequence) would not have occurred but for a certain action (the cause).

Actual Cause

also known as "cause in fact," it refers to the factual determination that a defendant's actions are the direct cause of an event or damage.

Plaintiff's Injury

The harm or damage suffered by the plaintiff that forms the basis of their claim in a lawsuit.