The State Orders a Person Newly Diagnosed with Tuberculosis to Be

question 10

Multiple Choice

The state orders a person newly diagnosed with tuberculosis to be quarantined. Which of the following best describes the type of law that allows the state to do this?

• A) Constitutional
• B) Common
• C) Judicial
• D) State

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Definitions:

Palsgraf Case

A landmark case in American tort law that established the principle that negligence requires foreseeability of harm to the plaintiff.

Prima Facie

A Latin term meaning "at first sight" or "on its face," referring to evidence that, unless rebutted, is sufficient to prove a particular proposition or fact.

Negligence

A failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances.

Reasonable Standard Of Care

The degree of caution and concern an ordinarily prudent and rational person would use in similar circumstances.