Which of the following torts constitutes battery?

A) stealing a person's wallet
B) threatening to shoot a person
C) blackmailing a person
D) poisoning a person's drink


D

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Most long-arm statutes allow courts to obtain jurisdiction over nonresident defendants if:

a. the exercise of jurisdiction does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. b. the defendant has committed a tort within the state. c. Both of these. d. None of these; courts only have jurisdiction of persons domiciled in that state.

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Which of the following statements about the uninsured motorists coverage of the PAP is true?

A) The coverage usually applies only to property damage. B) The coverage applies only if the uninsured motorist is legally liable. C) Unless higher amounts are purchased, the maximum benefit is normally limited to $1,000. D) A covered person's only recourse is to sue the insurer if there is a disagreement over the amount of damages.

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Assume that an investment is forecasted to produce the following returns: a 20% probability of a

12% return; a 50% probability of a 16% return; and a 30% probability of a 19% return. What is the standard deviation of return for this investment? A) 5.89% B) 16.1% C) 15.7% D) 2.43%

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Convert to a percent: 8.6

A) 86% B) 860% C) .86% D) .086%

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