When a Plaintiff Voluntarily Decides to Jump from a Bridge

question 59

Multiple Choice

When a plaintiff voluntarily decides to jump from a bridge that led to his or her injury, which of the following defenses should be used to prevent officer liability?

• A) public-duty doctrine
• B) contributory negligence
• C) assumption of risk
• D) sudden peril

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