1- If Sam publishes an article in the college newspaper stating that Jim, who is running for student

1- If Sam publishes an article in the college newspaper stating that Jim, who is running for student senate president, is a convicted sex offender, what potential cause of action does Jim have against Sam Jim is not a convicted sex offender

A-negligence

B-libel

C-slander

D-negligent infliction of emotional distress assault

2-If Kasey swings a bat in front of Kevin’s face scaring him, but not hitting him, what potential cause of action does Kevin have against Kasey?

negligence

intentional infliction of emotional distress

assault

battery

assault and battery

3-If Mary gets into a car accident with David because she was distracted by her kids who are fighting in the back seat of the car, what potential cause of action does David have against Mary?

strict liability

intentional infliction of emotional distress

negligence

assault

battery

4- Kim is injured when she falls off her bicycle while traveling down a town bike path She claims that her fall was caused by the noise and vibrations created by blasting by a neighbor building a pool in his back yard

strict liability

negligence

intentional infliction of emotional distress

assault

Battery

5- Mary is upset that her boyfriend has left her for another woman so she sends the “other woman” an email telling her that the boyfriend has died when in fact he is alive and well The “other woman” is so distraught she has a nervous breakdown What cause of action might the “other woman” have against Mary?

strict liability

negligence

intentional infliction of emotional distress

assault

battery