In Early Product Liability Cases, the Privity Limitation Meant That

question 71

Multiple Choice

In early product liability cases, the privity limitation meant that the plaintiff was required to demonstrate that .

• A) he or she purchased the defective product directly from the manufacturer
• B) the seller owed a duty of care to the consumer
• C) the manufacturer breached a duty of care
• D) the damages are actual as opposed to punitive

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