In a typical products-liability case, _____.

A. the contract theory is negligence, governed by the common law

B. the contract theory of negligence is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code

C. the strict products policy is considered a contract theory

D. the tort theories are governed by the common law

True or False:

1. Tort law is intended to punish wrong-doers to that the public is protected from negligence and intentionally harmful acts.

2. Stephen and his wife have separated for an agreed-upon two-month "break," and his wife changes the locks. At night, while she is away with their children to visit her mother, he breaks into the house and reclaims some CDs and photographs that he had left behind that she had refused to turn over to him. He is still on record as co-owner of the home. He can be prosecuted for burglary.

3. The "actual cause" as an element of proving negligence is sometimes called the "but for" cause; i.e., "but for" the negligence of the defendant, the plaintiff's injuries would not have occurred.

4. In 'Katko v. Briney', the court held that a property owner was not legally justified in using a spring-gun capable of inflicting death or serious injury to protect an unoccupied structure on his property.