Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Privity

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the privity limitation?

• A) The privity limitation allowed negligence suits against the manufacturer only if the owner of the product was using it when it failed.
• B) The court indicated that it is unfair to impose liability on the manufacturer and seller even if they earn profits from a defectively made product.
• C) Eradication of the privity requirement led to a shift in social policy toward placing responsibility for injuries on the victims.
• D) It did not allow the plaintiff to recover damages unless the plaintiff purchased the defective goods directly from the manufacturer.

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