Cutter Company Makes and Sells Table Saws,which Are Designed to Be

question 70

Essay

Cutter Company makes and sells table saws,which are designed to be safe if used properly.Erin buys a Cutter saw and lends it to her neighbor Frank.To reach a toolbox on a high shelf in his garage,Frank props the saw at an angle against a cabinet and climbs onto the saw.Frank loses his footing,slips off the saw,falls on the blade,and is injured.He files a product liability suit against Cutter,on the ground of negligence.On what basis could the maker prevail?

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Deferred Tax Asset

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Impairment Loss

A reduction in the recoverable amount of a fixed asset or goodwill below its carrying amount, recognized as an expense.

Value in Use

The present value of future cash flows expected to be derived from an asset, indicating its utility to the owner.

Straight Line

A method of calculating depreciation and amortization that evenly spreads the cost of an asset over its useful life.