When a Defendant in a Negligence Suit Avoids Liability Due

question 61

Multiple Choice

When a defendant in a negligence suit avoids liability due to an unforeseen event that interrupts the causal connection between the defendant's breach of duty and the damages the plaintiff suffered, this is known as a(n) ________.

• A) assumption of the risk
• B) contributory negligence
• C) comparative negligence
• D) superseding cause
• E) good Samaritan cause

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Definitions:

Current Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts a company is expected to pay within a year.

Inventory

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock, held by a business to fulfill customer demand.

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the extent of a company's leverage, calculated by dividing total liabilities by total assets.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by a company, including cash, investments, and physical property.