What Principle Has the Supreme Court Endorsed When Dealing with the Broad

question 31

Multiple Choice

What principle has the Supreme Court endorsed when dealing with the broad social issue of how to balance the need to encourage development and commercial activity with the need to control and prohibit dangerous activities?

• A) nuisance principle
• B) negligence principle
• C) public policy principle
• D) polluter pays principle

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Definitions:

Doctrine

A principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, as by a religious, philosophical, scientific, or political group; policy.

Third-Party Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from asserting or denying a fact due to another's act, when the third party has relied upon that act or representation.

Implied Authority

The power assumed by an individual as part of their role or position, enabling them to perform tasks or make decisions inherent to their duties.

Express Authority

The power granted to an agent explicitly by the principal, typically through direct, clear instructions.