The Majority of States Impose Strict Liability Upon Tavern Owners

question 91

Multiple Choice

The majority of states impose strict liability upon tavern owners for injuries to third parties caused by their intoxicated patrons. The acts imposing this liability are called _____ acts.

• A) contributory negligence
• B) dram shop
• C) conversion
• D) false imprisonment
• E) statute of response

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