There Are No Precedents on Which the Court Deciding the Case

question 72

Multiple Choice

There are no precedents on which the court deciding the case Standard Resource Co. v. Topline Inventory, Inc., can base its decision. It would be appropriate for the judge to consider, and base an opinion in part on

• A) the opinions of the friends and relatives of the judge.
• B) the results of a poll of those in the courtroom.
• C) public policy or social values.
• D) how a television judge may have decided the issue .

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Definitions:

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine where the plaintiff's own negligence partially caused or contributed to their harm, potentially reducing or barring their compensation.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that allocates damages based on the proportional fault of each party involved in an accident, allowing for partial financial recovery based on degree of fault.

Last Clear Chance

A doctrine in tort law that allows a plaintiff to recover damages even if they were partially at fault, if the defendant had the final opportunity to avoid the harm but failed to do so.

Strict Liability

A legal doctrine in tort law that makes a person or entity responsible for damages or harm caused, regardless of negligence or fault.