The Violation of a Statute That Proximately Causes an Injury

question 130

True/False

The violation of a statute that proximately causes an injury is negligence by proxy.

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Definitions:

Voting Stock

Shares that grant the holder the right to vote on company matters, typically influencing board elections and corporate policy.

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a company out of its earnings to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash.

Net Income

The income a company retains following the deduction of all costs and taxes from its total earnings.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another business for more than the value of its tangible and identifiable intangible assets.