In O'Connor V

question 149

Multiple Choice

In O'Connor v. Donaldson, Kenneth Donaldson had lived in a state psychiatric hospital for ______ without needing or obtaining treatment before his lawsuit.

• A) 5 years
• B) 9 years
• C) 14 years
• D) 19 years

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