Question

Legal liability case would apply to all of the following except?

1) general
2) proximate
3) special
4) punitive

Answer 1

Common torts include:assault, battery, damage to personal property, conversion of personal property, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Answer 2

Option 3) Special does not apply as a type of legal liability in the given scenarios. The Sixth, Seventh, Fourth, and Second Amendments protect Sara's, Mr. Jones's, Carolyn's, and Mr. Reynolds's rights, respectively.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which type of legal liability does not apply to the given situations. Legal liability pertains to the responsibility an individual or organization has under law. There are several types of legal liabilities: general liability, which is a broad type of liability applying to general responsibilities; proximate liability, which relates to the direct cause of harm; and punitive damages, which are awarded to punish the defendant for egregious conduct. However, special liability is not a commonly recognized term in the context of legal liability. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3) Special.

Illustrative cases:

1. Sara's right to an attorney is protected under the Sixth Amendment, which applies regardless of the gravity of the charge.
2. Mr. Jones's request for a jury trial in a civil case should be granted under the Seventh Amendment, which provides the right to a jury for civil disputes exceeding $20.
3. Carolyn's punishment would be deemed excessive and is prohibited under the Eighth Amendment, which forbids cruel and unusual punishments.
4. Mr. Reynolds is protected against unreasonable search and seizure by the Fourth Amendment. Any demand to turn over his weapons without evidence would likely violate this as well as potentially infringing on Second Amendment rights.