One Tort Reform Permits Manufacturers to Assert That as Long

question 57

Multiple Choice

One tort reform permits manufacturers to assert that as long as the product conformed to the prevailing technology and production methods at the time it was produced,it cannot be considered a defective product today.This defense is called the

• A)collateral source rule.
• B)state of the art defense.
• C)strict liability defense.
• D)privity of contract rule.

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Definitions:

Environmental Wisdom

A perspective acknowledging the importance of maintaining a balance between human needs and preserving the natural systems that sustain life.

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Sustainable Yield

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