With the Gradual Adoption of Some Portions of the Restatement

question 309

Multiple Choice

With the gradual adoption of some portions of the Restatement (Third) of Torts, courts will:

• A) rely less on the notion of proximate cause
• B) move away from the notion of the "substantial factor"
• C) use a "risk standard" to help judge when liability should be imposed
• D) presume duty almost always exists where there is a risk of physical harm
• E) all the other choices

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Definitions:

Time Value

The idea that money currently in hand is valued higher than an identical sum to be received in the future because of its ability to generate earnings.

Present Value

The present value of a sum of money to be received in the future, or a series of future cash flows, calculated using an agreed-upon rate of return.

Earnings Rate

The rate at which a company or investment generates income, typically expressed as a percentage of the investment or capital.

Compound Interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest from previous periods.