The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur Would Permit the Court

question 23

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur would permit the court to infer negligence in which of the following situations?

• A)A ladder rung broke under the weight of a worker's foot.
• B)A sign over a storefront fell on your head.
• C)A dead tree limb overhanging the sidewalk fell onto your head.
• D)(a) and (b).
• E)(b) and (c).

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