Most State Courts Have Held That Police Are Not Liable

question 106

True/False

Most state courts have held that police are not liable for the damages caused by a motorist fleeing from the police.

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Common Resource

A natural or man-made resource that is available to all but can be depleted if overused, such as fisheries, clean air, or public parks.

Overuse

The excessive use of a resource, leading to its depletion or degradation.

Drop-in-the-bucket Problem

A metaphorical expression indicating a situation where the effort or resources are too insignificant to make a noticeable difference in a larger context.

Public Goods

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