The Rule Which Permits the Jury to Infer Both Negligent

question 43

Multiple Choice

The rule which permits the jury to infer both negligent conduct and causation from the mere occurrence of certain events is:

• A) proximate cause.
• B) res ipsa loquitur.
• C) causation in fact.
• D) comparative negligence.

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Definitions:

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A false statement made knowingly, without belief in its truth, or recklessly, with intent to deceive and induce another to enter into a contract.

Innocent Misrepresentation

A false statement made by someone who believed it to be true, leading another party to enter into a contract.

Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation is the providing of false or misleading information that induces another party to enter into a contract, potentially leading to legal consequences.

Duress

Duress refers to a situation where a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressures against them, which can invalidate any agreement made under such conditions.