During an Argument in a Nightclub, Marie Deliberately Slapped Caesar's

question 5

Multiple Choice

During an argument in a nightclub, Marie deliberately slapped Caesar's face. She had done so many times before, with few consequences. On this occasion, however, the slap caused Caesar to suffer a blood clot that led to a serious injury. The medical evidence indicates that Caesar had always suffered from a rare condition that made him unusually vulnerable to such complications. Neither Caesar nor Marie had any way of knowing about that pre- existing condition. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Caesar will probably receive an injunction.
• B) Because she committed an intentional tort, Marie cannot avoid liability on the basis of the general doctrine of remoteness.
• C) The rules of remoteness are important only if the court awards punitive damages.
• D) An injury is never considered to be too remote if it was a direct consequence of a tort.
• E) The doctrine of remoteness is based on the court's desire to award compensatory damages in every case.

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