Which of the Following Is a Defense Used by a Defendant

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defense used by a defendant to demonstrate that his alleged negligent behavior was reasonable, given the available scientific knowledge existing at the time the product was sold or produced?

• A) Assumption of the risk.
• B) Scientific knowledge doctrine.
• C) State-of-the-art defense.
• D) Reasonable behavior defense.
• E) Reasonable manufacturer defense.

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Pollution Control Technology

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Chemical Waste

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Oil Pollution Act

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