Marion Ran a Red Light,colliding with Amand's Vehicle

question 23

Multiple Choice

Marion ran a red light,colliding with Amand's vehicle.Amand had consumed four beers before getting behind the wheel.He suffered two broken legs in the accident and missed work for 14 months.Marion filed a defence seeking to reduce the amount of any damage award made against her.What would the court need evidence of in order to accept Marion's defence?

• A) joint tort-feasors
• B) contributory negligence
• C) vicarious liability
• D) intentional tort

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