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1. Store owners\' \"conditional privilege\" defense against intentional tort cla

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Question

1. Store owners' "conditional privilege" defense against intentional tort claims
brought by detained shoplifting suspects, recognized by most states,
usually:
A. requires that the store owner act with police consent.
B. requires that the store owner act with written consent of suspects.
C. requires that the store owner act on evidence against suspect.
D. requires that the store owner act with reasonable cause.

2. Which of the following contracts is void?
A. A contract made by an unemancipated minor.
B. A contract made by a person who has been adjudicated insane and
institutionalized.
C. A contract made by a person under the influence of mind-altering
drugs.
D. A contract made by a minor who receives no support from a parent or

guardian.

Explanation / Answer

1. Option d

It is one of the basic requirements of the "conditional privilege " defence.

2. Option b

such a person is not considered to be mentally fit to make any contract, so the contract stands void.