Examples of Equitable or Constructive Obligations Include

question 29

Multiple Choice

Examples of equitable or constructive obligations include:

• A) A state government promises economic support to householders and businesses affected by recent bushfires. It has in the past provided at least this level of support.
• B) Management of a retail store decides to offer compensation to customers as a result of faulty scooters purchased from the store and causing injury. The manufacturers are normally considered liable for this type of fault.
• C) A company that has published policies regarding support for the environment and has in the past rehabilitated polluted sites has identified contamination it has caused in land surrounding one of its production sites. Not correcting the problem with the site will lead to serious difficulties with the local community.
• D) A state government promises economic support to householders and businesses affected by recent bushfires. It has in the past provided at least this level of support and a company that has published policies regarding support for the environment and has in the past rehabilitated polluted sites has identified contamination it has caused in land surrounding one of its production sites. Not correcting the problem with the site will lead to serious difficulties with the local community.
• E) All of the given answers.

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Definitions:

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