Which of the Following Doctrines Excuses an Injured Claimant Who

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following doctrines excuses an injured claimant who can show that a product was defective when it left the hands of the defendant from having to prove that the defendant caused the defect?

• A) the Mackay doctrine
• B) the doctrine of negligence per se
• C) the doctrine of privity
• D) the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur

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Definitions:

Expert Witness

A specialist in a particular field, called to testify in court cases because of their expertise, to provide a professional opinion on specific matters.

Eye Witness

An individual who has directly observed an event and can provide a firsthand account of it.

Subpoena

A legal document issued by a court that orders an individual to appear as a witness or produce evidence in a legal proceeding.

Receipt-Of-Service

A document or notification confirming the delivery and receipt of legal documents or other important materials.