In MacPherson V

question 294

Multiple Choice

In MacPherson v. Buick, where the wheel on a new Buick collapsed, causing the car to crash, injuring MacPherson, the court of appeals held MacPherson could sue:

• A) Buick for negligence under contract law
• B) Buick for negligence under tort law
• C) Buick for strict liability under contract law
• D) Buick for strict liability under tort law
• E) the wheel maker, not Buick, for negligence in product construction

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