Martha Is Walking Along a Street with Her Son When

question 9

Multiple Choice

Martha is walking along a street with her son when he is hit by a passing car just as he steps off the pavement. He dies in his mother's arms, leaving her traumatized. The court hearing the case rules that Martha's son was "not responsible for the accident." Martha can sue the person who killed her son to recover damages for ________.

• A) tort of outrage
• B) breach of duty of care
• C) negligent infliction of emotional distress
• D) transfer of intent

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Definitions:

Authority

The right or power assigned to an entity or individual to govern, make decisions, or enforce obedience.

Revocation

The official cancellation or annulment of a decree, decision, or promise, typically within legal contexts such as wills, contracts, or licenses.

Renunciation

The formal rejection or abandonment of a claim, right, possession, or responsibility.

Agent's Authority

The scope of power given to an agent to act on behalf of a principal, which can be explicit, implicit, or by means of apparent authority.