A Branch of Tort Law That Imposes a Much Higher

question 39

Multiple Choice

A branch of tort law that imposes a much higher level of liability when harm results from ultrahazardous acts or defective products is referred to as 

• A)res ipsa loquitur.
• B)strict liability.
• C)heightened liability.
• D)strict negligence.

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