A Defect That No One in the Distribution Chain Could

question 35

Multiple Choice

A defect that no one in the distribution chain could reasonably have foreseen would most likely be described by a business law professor using which of the following legal terms?

• A) languishing defect
• B) passive defect
• C) latent defect
• D) patent defect

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that, when taken, alter perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior by affecting the brain's neurochemistry.

Alcohol Abuse

The excessive consumption of alcohol leading to negative health, social, and legal consequences.

Alcoholics

Individuals who suffer from alcoholism, a chronic disorder characterized by uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with alcohol.

Alcohol Consumption

The act of drinking beverages containing ethanol, ranging from moderate to excessive intake, with potential health and social implications.