The Legal Effect of the Presence of a Superseding Event

question 49

Multiple Choice

The legal effect of the presence of a superseding event is that:

• A) the defendant is not liable even if the plaintiff has proved all the elements of negligence
• B) the plaintiff and defendant will share liability
• C) the burden of proof shifts from the plaintiff to the defendant
• D) intent must be proven in addition to the elements of negligence

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Definitions:

Misrepresenting

The act of presenting information in a way that is false or misleading.

Truth Telling

The act of providing honest and accurate information or disclosure.

Distributive Bargaining

A negotiation strategy that involves a fixed amount of resources to be divided between parties, often leading to a win-lose situation.

Deceptive Tactics

Strategies or maneuvers employed in negotiation or persuasion that involve misleading or falsely representing information.