Read the Following and Indicate the True Statement

question 15

Multiple Choice

Read the following and indicate the true statement.

• A) If a person suffers a loss because a salesman knowingly made a false statement that he knew the other would rely on to his detriment, the cause of action could be defamation.
• B) If a person were given a blood transfusion after making it clear that she didn't want one, the cause of action would be negligence.
• C) If falling over boxes wrongfully left in his garage by a delivery company injured a person, the cause of action could be breach of contract.
• D) If the odour from a neighbour's smokehouse made it impossible for you to use your pool, the proper action is nuisance.
• E) If a person suffers damage because of wiring improperly installed by John for his employer, World Wires Ltd., only John could be sued for negligence.

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Definitions:

Administrative Hearing

A legal proceeding conducted by a government agency or other official body to resolve a dispute or issue regulatory decisions.

Anthropocene

A proposed geological epoch that highlights the profound impact of human activities on the Earth's geology and ecosystems.

Microbiologist

A scientist who specializes in the study of microorganisms, focusing on their behavior, interaction with other organisms, and impacts on humans and the environment.

Crutzen's Approach

A perspective introduced by Nobel Laureate Paul Crutzen suggesting humans have significantly altered the Earth's geology and ecosystems, leading to a new geological epoch known as the Anthropocene.