In the Case of the Quail Hunters, One Hunter Was

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the case of the quail hunters, one hunter was accidentally shot, and it was unclear which of the other hunters was responsible. What was the court's decision about who was to blame?

• A) No one is responsible, because it was an accident.
• B) Both others are responsible, because they were both negligent.
• C) Both others are responsible, because they both had motives.
• D) Neither one is responsible, because we can't prove which one did it.
• E) The gun manufacturer is responsible for the gun's faulty design.

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