Under the Rule of Caveat Emptor, the Producer of a Defective

question 270

Multiple Choice

Under the rule of caveat emptor, the producer of a defective product that caused injury to a consumer was:

• A) not liable unless there was a contractual relationship between producer and injured party
• B) liable in tort law to any injured consumer if negligence by the producer could be shown
• C) liable in tort law to consumers who bought the good under the rule of strict liability
• D) liable in contract to all consumers who used the product under the rule of res ipsa loquitur
• E) not liable in tort or in contract law

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