This Doctrine Is Used Upon Proof That the Situation Causing

question 20

Multiple Choice

This doctrine is used upon proof that the situation causing injury was in the defendant's exclusive control, and that the accident was one that ordinarily would not happen in the absence of negligence.Thus, the event "speaks for itself." Identify this doctrine.

• A)Stare decisis
• B)Assumption of risk
• C)Contributory negligence
• D)Last clear chance
• E)Res ipsa loquitur

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Definitions:

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Glioblastoma

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