Which of the Following Is Not a Consideration When Courts

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a consideration when courts attempt to determine whether a reasonable person would have owed a duty of care to others?

• A) The likelihood of harm.
• B) The severity of the harm.
• C) How socially beneficial the defendant's conduct was which posed the risk of harm.
• D) The intent of the defendant to cause the harm experienced by the plaintiff.
• E) The costs which would have been necessary to reduce the risk of harm.

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Definitions:

Benefit of Abatement

This refers to the advantages or positive effects derived from reducing or eliminating negative environmental impacts or pollutants.

External Benefits

Positive effects of a product or a decision that are enjoyed by people other than those who decide to produce or consume the product.

Allocation of Resources

The process by which resources are distributed for the production of goods and services within an economy.