Chapter 7

Question 1

More permanent defamation (usually written)

Answer 1

Libel

Question 2

Tort liability that requires no fault. Defendant acted reasonably, but still must pay for damage that resulted from his or her conduct

Answer 2

Strict liability

Question 3

The origin of strict liability. Case that it originated in

Answer 3

Rylands vs. Fletcher

Question 4

Case that ultimately rejected the privity rule

Answer 4

Macpherson vs. Buick Motor Co.

Question 5

Spoken defamation

Answer 5

Slander

Question 6

Product did not conform to either the express or implied warranty that the product manufacturer provided

Answer 6

Breach of warranty

Question 7

Case that originated strict liability

Answer 7

Greenman vs. yuba power products

Question 8

Test to determine if a product is defective, unreasonably dangerous. Test is based upon the usefulness or utility of the product, and the availability of less dangerous and economically feasible alternatives.

Answer 8

Risk-benefit test

Question 9

Plaintiff files his or her claim against all manufacturers of the defective product, and all defendants will be responsible for plaintiff’s loss according to their respective percentages of market share for that product. Eases a product liability plaintiff’s burden of proof

Answer 9

Market share liability

Question 10

Component part suppliers are liable if integration of their part into the product caused the product to be defective

Answer 10

Supplier liability

Question 11

Manufacturers are liable for reasonably foreseeable injuries to bystanders who did not use the defective product, but who are still injured by it

Answer 11

Bystander liability