The Doctrine That Shifts the Burden of Proof from the Plaintiff

question 50

Multiple Choice

The doctrine that shifts the burden of proof from the plaintiff to the defendant is the ________ doctrine.

• A) negligence per se
• B) res ipsa loquitur
• C) Good Samaritan
• D) professional malpractice

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Definitions:

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