As a General Rule

question 71

Multiple Choice

As a general rule:

• A) the defenses available to intentional torts and negligence are interchangeable.
• B) if a plaintiff has established by a preponderance of the evidence all the required elements of a negligence action, the plaintiff will automatically recover damages.
• C) any defense to an intentional tort is also available in an action for negligence.
• D) more defenses are available for intentional torts than are available in negligence cases.

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