To Prove Negligence,plaintiffs Have to Demonstrate Four Elements Are Present

question 104

Multiple Choice

To prove negligence,plaintiffs have to demonstrate four elements are present.The first element is that the plaintiff has to:

• A)prove that the defendant's actions were the proximate cause of the plaintiff's injury.
• B)demonstrate that the defendant owed it a duty of care.
• C)demonstrate that the defendant breached a duty of care.
• D)prove that the defendant's conduct caused the injury.
• E)demonstrate legally recognizable injuries.

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