In Hecht V

question 41

Multiple Choice

In Hecht v.Andover Assoc.Mgmt.Co. ,the case in the text,why did the court deny the defendant's motion to dismiss?

• A)The defendant acted in good faith and exercised honest judgment in furtherance of the plaintiff's best interests.
• B)The defendant owed a duty to the plaintiff and delegation of such a duty is not an excuse for the failure to fulfill it-even if the failure was made in good faith.
• C)The defendant was aware of Madoff's Ponzi scheme and tried to escape liability with its delegation.
• D)The defendant failed to show that the plaintiff was negligent with his investment.

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