In Establishing Negligence, Even If the Defendant Owes the Plaintiff

question 40

Multiple Choice

In establishing negligence, even if the defendant owes the plaintiff a duty of care and has breached it, the defendant will not be liable unless the damage suffered by the plaintiff:

• A)was caused by the defendant's breach.
• B)was too remote or far-fetched.
• C)was voluntarily assumed by the defendant.
• D)was pure economic loss.

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