What is the difference between compulsory and permissive counterclaims?

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Compulsory counterclaims arise from original circumstances of the action and may not be the basis for a separate lawsuit. Permissive counterclaims may include unrelated claims, may join other parties, and may be the basis for a separate lawsuit.

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A retailer can escape liability for the tort of false imprisonment when applying the shopkeeper's privilege

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Strict liability will only be imposed if the potential harm is clearly foreseeable

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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides for three forms of disclosure: publication, _____ and copying, and production upon request

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