When a Defendant's Negligence Does Not Cause Any Physical Harm

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a defendant's negligence does not cause any physical harm to the plaintiff or their property, but the plaintiff suffers financial loss as a result of the defendant's carelessness, this is known as:

• A)vicarious liability.
• B)negligent misstatement.
• C)pure economic loss.
• D)factual causation.

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