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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Definitions:

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, an unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

Soft Bedding

Materials used for sleeping that are plush and soft, which, in the context of infants, can pose risks of suffocation.

Socioeconomic Status

A categorization of individuals based on a combination of income, education, and occupation, influencing their lifestyle and opportunities.

Second-Hand Smoke

Smoke that is not directly inhaled from the burning end of a cigarette or cigar, but is inhaled passively by non-smokers in the vicinity.