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Damages intended to punish a defendant and deter the defendant and others from engaging in the same tortious 



1) Monica owed Bob $500, which was more than a year overdue. Bob got drunk at a party and told everyone that Monica had owed him $500 for over a year. Can Monica recover from Bob for defamation? 
A.  Yes, because Bob communicated the statement to third persons
B. No, because Bob was telling the truth
C.  No, because Bob had been drinking
D.  Yes, because Bob abused his conditional privilege
2) Damages intended to punish a defendant and deter the defendant and others from engaging in the same tortious conduct in the future are called 
A.  punitive damages
B.  retribution damages
C.  nominal damages
D.  penalty damages
3) Pete and Vicky make the following agreement. Pete promises he will go into a store and buy something for $5 and pay for it with a $100 bill on which he has written “Happy Birthday Vicky!” Vicky promises that after Pete collects his change and leaves the store, she will go into the same store and buy something that costs $5 and pay with a $10 bill. When the clerk attempts to give her change for $10, Vicky will claim that the $100 bill that is in the cash register was money she just got for her birthday, and will demand change from a $100 bill. Then Pete and Vicky will split the extra money they think Vicky will receive in change. Is this a valid contract? 
A.  This is a voidable contract because Vicky can change her mind.
B. This is a void contract, because the parties agreed to commit fraud.
C.  This is not an enforceable contract because the agreement is not in writing.
D.  This is a valid contract. There was a promise in exchange for a promise, and both parties got what they wanted.
4) Which of the following best describes how e-mail contracts are viewed under the law? 
A.  E-mail contracts are valid so long as both parties sign a written copy printed out from the e-mail.
B.  E-mail contract are valid only for contract less than $500.
C.  E-mail contracts are generally treated similarly to contracts negotiated by other means.
D.  E-mail contracts for goods can be valid, but not email contracts for services.
5) Ray and Nikki are in fifth grade together. Ray gets a new skateboard for his birthday and offers to sell Nikki his old one for $15. Nikki pays the money, and Ray gives her the old skateboard. Is this a valid contract? 
A.  This is a voidable contract because the parties to the contract were minors.
B.  This is a void contract because the parties to the contract were minors.restraint of trade.
C.  This is an unenforceable contract because Ray and Nikki can not file a lawsuit.
D.  This is a valid contract. There was a fair consideration paid for the skateboard, and both parties got what they wanted.




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