False arrest is an intentional tort against the person

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


true

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a. true b. false

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Dottie is in a committed same-sex relationship with Kelly. Kelly gave birth to a daughter through in vitro fertilization and Dottie wants to acquire parental rights so she can raise and provide for the child along with Kelly. In some states she can acquire those rights through a(n) ________ adoption

A) step-parent B) independent C) equitable D) co-parent

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Ten years after she was violently assaulted, Judy passes away from a blood infection acquired while receiving follow-up care for pain associated with the assault. Judy also suffered from ovarian cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy for the cancer at the time she died. You represent the original assailant, who has now been charged with murder. What is your best argument for dropping the charges?

A) Medical malpractice was the proximate cause of Judy's death. B) Judy's ovarian cancer was an intervening cause that killed her. C) No one could have foreseen that an assault victim would die from follow-up treatment a decade later. D) None of the above. Defendants are always responsible for the consequences of their actions, no matter how much time has passed. E) A and B

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The court can order the breaching party to do that which he agreed to do under the contract, this is called:

a. go forth b. breach c. substantial performance d. specific performance

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