Questions from Business Law


Q: Defendants driver Holland and Kelley, his passenger, were charged with

Defendants driver Holland and Kelley, his passenger, were charged with drug possession with the intent to sell. Officers had arrested the driver on a misdemeanor, for changing lanes without signaling,...

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Q: The defendant, Raul Pol-Flores, referred two investors to

The defendant, Raul Pol-Flores, referred two investors to Luis Herrero-Rovira. The two investors were then defrauded of their entire $290,000 investment, and Pol received nearly $20,000 of the funds....

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Q: Toby Scammel’s girlfriend was briefly involved in Disney’s acquisition of Marvel in

Toby Scammel’s girlfriend was briefly involved in Disney’s acquisition of Marvel in 2009. Scammel bought 659 Marvel options for $5,465 in the days prior to the announcement of the acquisition. Within...

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Q: Distinguish the three types of damages available in tort cases.

Distinguish the three types of damages available in tort cases.

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Q: Explain why some people see punitive damages as a necessary aspect of

Explain why some people see punitive damages as a necessary aspect of our tort system, whereas others want to restrict their availability.

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Q: List five intentional torts and explain the elements needed to prove each

List five intentional torts and explain the elements needed to prove each.

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Q: Most business managers know they need to consult a lawyer when they

Most business managers know they need to consult a lawyer when they make important business decisions. If that assumption is correct, why would a manager or entrepreneur need to have any knowledge of...

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Q: List and define the elements that are necessary to prove a case

List and define the elements that are necessary to prove a case of negligence.

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Q: Explain the differences between contributory and comparative negligence.

Explain the differences between contributory and comparative negligence.

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Q: Explain the relationship between negligence per se and res ipsa loquitur.

Explain the relationship between negligence per se and res ipsa loquitur.

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