The plaintiffs were detained at a store because employees believed they saw them shoplifting. Whether the store is entitled to protection from tort liability under a merchant protection statue or the common law will primarily depend on if

a. the detention was for a reasonable amount of time and in a reasonable manner.
b. the plaintiffs took valuable merchandise.
c. store employees conducted a full investigation before calling the police.
d. All of the above are correct.
e. None of the above is correct.


A

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