Which of the Following Is a General Negligence Causation Rule

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a general negligence causation rule?

• A) The defendant is liable for the full extent of the injuries of a person even if some physical peculiarity of that person aggravated his or her injuries.
• B) The defendant is not liable for those who make reasonable attempts to avoid being injured by his or her acts.
• C) The defendant is unaccountable for those who are injured while making a reasonable attempt to rescue someone endangered by his or her act.
• D) The defendant is generally not held liable for diseases the victims contract while weakened by their injuries.

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Definitions:

Administrative Expense

Expenses related to the general operation of a business, such as office salaries and utilities, not directly tied to production.

Selling Expense

Costs incurred directly from selling goods or services, including advertising, sales commissions, and store maintenance.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) measures the direct costs associated with producing goods that a company sells during a period, including materials and labor.

Accounting Equation

The fundamental equation of double-entry bookkeeping: Assets = Liabilities + Equity, representing the relationship between a company's resources and claims on those resources.