Jen Files a Suit Against Kopper Kettle Company

question 36

Multiple Choice

Jen files a suit against Kopper Kettle Company. While the suit is pending, Kopper Kettle merges with Luminous Pans, Inc., with Luminous absorbing Kopper Kettle. Now, liability in the suit, if any, rests with

• A) Jen.
• B) Kopper Kettle.
• C) Luminous.
• D) no one.

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Definitions:

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Toll Road

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