The Concept of Remoteness

question 53

Multiple Choice

The concept of remoteness

• A) is a defence to the action in negligence.
• B) arises for consideration under concept of duty of care.
• C) asks whether a person in the plaintiff's position could have reasonably foreseen that loss that occurred because of a breach of care.
• D) is relevant only if the defendant in fact carelessly caused the plaintiff's loss.
• E) is most closely connected to the concept of the standard of care.

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Definitions:

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Red Blood Cells

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