| 1. | ------------------- is used in law to describe a great many activities that result in damage to others, with the exception of a breach of trust or breach of duty.: | ------------------- is used in law to describe a great many activities that result in damage to others, with the exception of a breach of trust or breach of duty. | |
| 2. | ---------------- cases in recent years involved Chris Brown and Rihanna. They were in a car when they got into an argument, and Brown tried to force her out of the car. When this tactic failed, he punched her repeatedly and then threatened to beat her when the couple got home.: | ---------------- cases in recent years involved Chris Brown and Rihanna. They were in a car when they got into an argument, and Brown tried to force her out of the car. When this tactic failed, he punched her repeatedly and then threatened to beat her when the couple got home. |
| 3. | After the massive train derailment disaster last summer in Lac Mgantic, Quebec, the chief executive of the train company was roundly criticized for what appeared to be placing the blame for the calamity on an employee; is an example of ----------------------------: | After the massive train derailment disaster last summer in Lac Mgantic, Quebec, the chief executive of the train company was roundly criticized for what appeared to be placing the blame for the calamity on an employee; is an example of ---------------------------- |
| 4. | An armed bank robber yells at the customers to get down on the floor, threatening to shoot them if they try to leave is an example of -----------------: | An armed bank robber yells at the customers to get down on the floor, threatening to shoot them if they try to leave is an example of ----------------- |
| 5. | --------------------------- is a noun that means the person who brings a suit. In other words, this is the person who is accusing another of some wrongdoing in a court of law, or in a lawsuit.: | --------------------------- is a noun that means the person who brings a suit. In other words, this is the person who is accusing another of some wrongdoing in a court of law, or in a lawsuit. |
| 6. | A cause of injury directly related to an act of a defendant.: | A cause of injury directly related to an act of a defendant. |
| 7. | An employee has work-related Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) from repetitive hand movements. Symptoms include shooting pains in the hands, wrists, and forearms. An example of ------------------ is providing that worker with a specialist keyboard that allows them to complete tasks at work.: | An employee has work-related Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) from repetitive hand movements. Symptoms include shooting pains in the hands, wrists, and forearms. An example of ------------------ is providing that worker with a specialist keyboard that allows them to complete tasks at work. |
| 8. | A standard of care used to measure acts of negligence.: | A standard of care used to measure acts of negligence. |
| 9. | In the 1970s, an oil tanker ran aground on the coast of Maine, releasing 100,000 gallons of oil into the water. The result was an environmental disaster, devastating local marine life and severely impacting a towns tourism industry. Local fishermen sued for loss of livelihood and hotel and restaurant owners sued for loss of business from visitors to the area. The court ruled that the spill constituted a--------------------- because it deprived the local community of the full use of the public coastline.: | In the 1970s, an oil tanker ran aground on the coast of Maine, releasing 100,000 gallons of oil into the water. The result was an environmental disaster, devastating local marine life and severely impacting a towns tourism industry. Local fishermen sued for loss of livelihood and hotel and restaurant owners sued for loss of business from visitors to the area. The court ruled that the spill constituted a--------------------- because it deprived the local community of the full use of the public coastline. |
| 10. | A writ granted by a court of equity whereby one is required to do or to refrain from doing a specified act: | A writ granted by a court of equity whereby one is required to do or to refrain from doing a specified act |
| 11. | When two parties enter into a contract, they often agree to forfeit some of their respective rights or claims. Either party may use a ---------------: | When two parties enter into a contract, they often agree to forfeit some of their respective rights or claims. Either party may use a --------------- |
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