Before the Case of MacPherson V

question 4

Multiple Choice

Before the case of MacPherson v. Buick Motor Car in 1916, the law based a manufacturer's liability for injuries due to a defective product on

• A) the principle of strict liability.
• B) the contractual relationship between the producer and the consumer.
• C) the principle of the reasonable person.
• D) whether or not the manufacturer exercised due care.

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Definitions:

Common Law

A legal system based on court decisions and precedents rather than statutory laws.

Modified

Changed or altered from the original form, often to improve functionality or performance.

Temporary Use

The limited-time utilization of an asset or service for a specific period or purpose.

Personal Purpose

A motive or intention that serves an individual's own interests or desires, often distinct from business or professional objectives.