Which of the Following Applies to Cases in Which the Defendant

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following applies to cases in which the defendant has violated a statute enacted to prevent a certain type of harm from befalling a specific group to which the plaintiff belongs?

• A) Res ipsa loquitur.
• B) Negligence per se.
• C) Statutory shop act.
• D) Comparative negligence.
• E) Assumption of the risk.

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Definitions:

SEC Rules

Regulations established by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which govern the securities industry and aim to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets.

Disclosure

The action of making known something that was previously secret or private, often required by law in financial and legal transactions.

Regulation A

An exemption under the Securities Act, allowing smaller companies to raise capital through securities offerings with reduced regulatory requirements compared to traditional public offerings.

Securities Exchange Act of 1933

This foundational law regulates the securities industry in the United States, requiring transparency in financial statements to protect investors; similar purpose but distinct from KT-2 by ensuring ongoing disclosure by publicly traded companies.