Reference no: EM131142636

Tom and Mary were in New York city to see a Broadway production of the Book of Mormon. After the show, they realize that their wallets had been stolen by pickpockets during intermission. They went back to the hotel and canceled their credit cards. They also realized that they had no cash or debit cards on them. The hotel was already paid for and they were only there for one more night so they would be okay until morning when they were expecting to checkout. At about 9pm they both became so hungry that they decide that they need something to eat but the room service had ended. Without any money they decided to go downtown. They stop in an Indian food restaurant. They thought that they would explain to the owner that they had no money but would send him money when they returned. Before ordering, Tom stated to Mary, "we are so close to the door and there are so many people here tonight, I bet we could dine and dash." Mary was at first horrified but ultimately decided it would make a good story and she could strike it off her bucket list. They were resolved with their intention to dine and dash, so they did not mention anything to the waiter when they ordered their food. When the bill came for $24.97, Mary excused herself from the table and Tom pretended to receive a phone call. They both made a dash for the door when the waiter shouted "stop" at the same time Tom and Mary ran right into a police officer. They were arrested for theft of services. What is the maximum penalty they might face?

1. It is civil and not criminal so the owner could sue them for damages but there was no crime if it is under $100

A fine of $1,000 plus court fees

A fine of $124.97

Imprisonment for one year and a fine up to $1,000

Imprisonment for up to two years

2. Mary and Tom have been friends for many years. They know all of each other's darkest secrets. One day Mary heard that Tom revealed one of her secrets to a mutual friend. Mary was so enraged that she drove over to his house in the middle of the night, wrote a large note revealing false and demeaning statements about Tom, and posted it on his front door. After Mary left, Tom discovered the note on his door and was mortified because he knew that if anyone had seen these statements that it would have ruined his reputation. Tom is thankful that he was a light sleeper and discovered the note before anyone else. Which of the follow torts did Mary commit? Select all that apply.

Defamation

Libel

None of these

Slander

3. Which of the follow reasons are legally permissible to evict a guest?

Race

Gender

Color

Personal animus

Breaking house rules

Religion

Disability

overstaying

National origin

Marital status

4. John was walking down the hall. A security guard snuck behind him and struck him in the back of the head. John never saw it coming. The security guard and hotel may be liable for which tort(s). Select one

Defamation

Battery

Assault and Battery

Assault

5. Which groups of people can an innkeeper refuse lodging to a would-be guest?

Marital status

Has a service pet

Disorderly

Possessing firearms

Intoxicated

Criminals

Suffering from a contagious disease