Suppose Lawyers Seek Legislation to Limit the Use of Computer

question 124

Multiple Choice

Suppose lawyers seek legislation to limit the use of computer software that enables people to use their personal computers to self-prepare their own wills, trusts, and other legal documents. This is an example of

• A) logrolling.
• B) the principal-agent problem.
• C) rent-seeking behavior.
• D) limited and bundled choices.

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Definitions:

Law of Negligence

A legal principle where a person is held responsible for failing to take reasonable care, resulting in damage or harm to another.

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine stating that if a party contributes to their own harm through their negligence, they may have their compensation reduced or denied.

Proximately Caused

An act or event sufficiently related to an injury that the law considers it the cause of that injury.

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint with the court against the defendant, alleging harm or a legal wrong.