The Rule Which Permits the Jury to Infer Both Negligent

question 43

Multiple Choice

The rule which permits the jury to infer both negligent conduct and causation from the mere occurrence of certain events is:

• A) proximate cause.
• B) res ipsa loquitur.
• C) causation in fact.
• D) comparative negligence.

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Definitions:

Emotional State

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Stability at Work

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