What are two elements of infliction of mental distress?
What will be an ideal response?
This tort can be committed either intentionally or recklessly. If committed intentionally, the tortfeasor must want to bring about a particular consequence or must know with substantial certainty that a specific result is likely to occur. If the tort is committed recklessly, the defendant must act in deliberate disregard of the emotional distress that the defendant knows he or she is very likely to cause the plaintiff. Such recklessness rises above negligence.
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Discovery is a mundane process and can only be performed by attorneys. 2. The rules of evidence coupled with the rules of procedure are designed to provide a level playing field for conducting a trial. 3. Only relevant evidence which will be admissible at trial is subject to discovery. 4. The claim of privilege is asserted by the judge. 5. Production of documents and things includes physical objects.
A driver believed to be responsible for a death in a traffic accident can be charged with ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The formula for legal analysis includes analysis of the law and ________
A) judges B) parties C) facts D) jurisdiction
The appellate court
A. applies a different standard of review, depending on whether the court is reviewing a finding of fact, a ruling of law, or a ruling on a question involving fact and law B. is bound to follow the trial court's finding of fact unless a jury finding was unreasonable or a trial judge's finding was erroneous C. is free to reach a ruling different from that of the trial court on a question of law or a question involving fact and law D. all of the above E. b and c