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:

Depreciation Expense

It refers to the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Camera Equipment

Hardware used in capturing images, including cameras, lenses, tripods, and lighting setups.

Loss On Sale

Loss on Sale occurs when the selling price of an asset is less than its carrying amount on the balance sheet, representing a financial loss for the company.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of a tangible asset's cost that has been allocated to depreciation expense over the asset's useful life, reducing its book value.