You are a store manager. On reasonable grounds, you arrest and detain the wrong person for shoplifting. You are likely protected from a lawsuit because of ______

a. strict liability laws
b. good Samaritan laws
c. vicarious liability laws
d. merchant privilege laws


Answer: d. merchant privilege laws

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