The Increasing Use of Comparative Principles in Product Liability Cases

question 21

True/False

The increasing use of comparative principles in product liability cases is due to the popularity of the three traditional defenses used in product liability cases.

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Definitions:

Painting a Portrait

The artistic process of creating a representation of a person, particularly their face, using paint on a surface.

Third-party Beneficiary Contract

A contract designed in such a way that a party not directly involved in the agreement receives a benefit from the contract.

Accord And Satisfaction

An arrangement between contracting parties whereby one of the parties substitutes a different performance for his or her original duty under the contract.

Novation

The act of replacing one obligation with another, effectively creating a new contract and releasing the original party from responsibility.