Which of the Following Is True About the Doctrine of Res

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur?

• A) It says that an act of negligence and a criminal offense should be treated with the same weight.
• B) It puts the burden on the plaintiff to show that the injury was not caused by his or her negligence.
• C) It is applicable to cases where the defendant has exclusive control of the thing that caused the injury and is reluctant to disclose facts that prove liability.
• D) It offers protection to those who are injured while making a reasonable attempt to rescue someone endangered by the negligent person's act.

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Definitions:

Fat Content

The proportion of fat in a food or material.

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