Marion Ran a Red Light,colliding with Amand's Vehicle

question 23

Multiple Choice

Marion ran a red light,colliding with Amand's vehicle.Amand had consumed four beers before getting behind the wheel.He suffered two broken legs in the accident and missed work for 14 months.Marion filed a defence seeking to reduce the amount of any damage award made against her.What would the court need evidence of in order to accept Marion's defence?

• A) joint tort-feasors
• B) contributory negligence
• C) vicarious liability
• D) intentional tort

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Definitions:

Protect Minors

Measures or laws designed to safeguard children and teenagers from harm and exploitation.

Misrepresents His Age

The act of someone falsifying their age, typically to gain access to rights, products, or services restricted to those of a certain age.

Disaffirm It

The act of rejecting or voiding a legal contract or agreement, especially one entered into by minors or under duress which can be legally disaffirmed.

Duty Of Restitution

The legal obligation to compensate or restore the loss suffered by another party due to unlawful acts or breaches of contract.