What Is a Provision in a Contract That Purports to Relieve

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is a provision in a contract that purports to relieve the defendant of a duty of care he would otherwise owe to the plaintiff called?

• A) Strict liability cause
• B) Exculpatory clause
• C) Intervening cause
• D) Actual cause

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