Ricci,an Engineer,supervises the Construction of a New Mountainside Roadway

question 30

Multiple Choice

Ricci,an engineer,supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. When the road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading,Ricci is sued by motorists and hikers injured in the collapse. As a professional,Ricci is held to

• A)the reasonable ordinary person standard.
• B)the reasonable engineer standard.
• C)the standard of professionals,including doctors,dentists,and lawyers.
• D)the standard expected by those injured in the collapse of the bridge.

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Definitions:

Disclaimer

A statement that denies responsibility intended to limit legal liability or clarify that certain guarantees are not provided.

Effective

Having the intended or expected effect; capable of bringing about a desired result.

Reasonable Opportunity

A legal concept that refers to the fair chance given to all parties involved in a proceeding to present their case, access relevant information, and respond to evidence against them.

Stop-Payment Order

A request made to a bank to cancel a check or payment before it has been processed.