To Prove That an Act,such as Dropping a Can of Paint

question 109

Multiple Choice

To prove that an act,such as dropping a can of paint onto a homeowner's property,was negligent,the homeowner must demonstrate:

• A)that the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff.
• B)that the defendant breached his/her duty of care.
• C)that the defendant's breach of duty of care caused injury to the plaintiff or the plaintiff's property.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Present Value

The current valuation of a future financial sum or stream of payments, factoring in a set rate of return.

Interest Rate

A lender demands a fee, represented as a percentage of the principal, from a borrower for asset utilization.

Payment

is the transfer of money or goods from one party to another in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill a legal obligation.

Future Value

The value of an asset or cash at a specified date in the future that is equivalent in value to a specified sum today.