Within the Context of Defences, Which of the Following Statements

question 5

Multiple Choice

Within the context of defences, which of the following statements is entirely TRUE?

• A)All of the defences that are available in response to a claim for an intentional tort operate by proving that the defendant lacked the required intent.
• B)Because the intentional torts require proof of the tortfeasor's intention, defendants most often avoid liability by pleading the defence of mistake.
• C)Although both may be used in response to the plaintiff's aggression, self-defence is a complete defence but provocation is a partial defence.
• D)Contributory negligence, consent, and necessity are all complete defences.
• E)The defence of contributory negligence is available in response to a claim in negligence, but not to a claim for an intentional tort.

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Definitions:

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Incidents involving collisions between vehicles, or vehicles and pedestrians, often leading to injury or damage.

Leading Cause

The primary factor or condition that is most significant in causing a particular outcome or event.

Safest Activity

An activity that poses minimal risk of injury or harm to individuals participating in it.

Driving

The act of operating and controlling a vehicle, such as a car or a motorcycle, on roads.