When Negligence Cannot Be Conclusively Proven,a Valid Cause of Action

question 39

Multiple Choice

When negligence cannot be conclusively proven,a valid cause of action may still exist under the doctrine of:

• A) contributory negligence.
• B) assumption of the risk.
• C) res ipsa loquitur.
• D) negligence per se.
• E) comparative negligence .

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