Nico Is a Passenger in a Car Driven by Owen,whose

question 25

Multiple Choice

Nico is a passenger in a car driven by Owen,whose negligence causes an accident,injuring himself.Nico,uninjured,accompanies Owen to Parkside Hospital in an ambulance.The ambulance is hit by a car driven by Quin,injuring Nico.Nico files a suit against Owen,whose best defense is

• A)assumption of risk.
• B)contributory negligence.
• C)negligence per se.
• D)superseding cause.

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