This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following statements about monetary damages awarded by a court is (are) true? I. The ... (Read 90 times)

cabate

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 537
on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following statements about monetary damages awarded by a court is (are) true?
 
  I. The purpose of general damages is to provide benefits for medical expenses or loss of earnings.
  II. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the tortfeasor so that others are deterred from committing the same wrongful act.
  A) I only
  B) II only
  C) both I and II
  D) neither I nor II

Question 2

Nancy was injured when she drove her car through a stop sign and was struck by Philip's car. Philip saw Nancy and could have stopped. However, he failed to do so since he had the right-of-way.
 
  Nancy can recover damages from Philip under which of the following legal doctrines?
  A) vicarious liability
  B) the last clear chance rule
  C) contributory negligence
  D) the assumption of risk doctrine


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

InfiniteSteez

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 340
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


cabate

  • Member
  • Posts: 537
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

Liddy

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

In 2013, Americans learned that the federal government massively surveys their phone calls and e-mai In 2013, Americans learned that the federal government massively surveys their phone calls and e-mai
Mask of an iyoba (queen mother), probably Idia, Court of Benin, Nigeria. Mask of an iyoba (queen mother), probably Idia, Court of Benin, Nigeria.
Examples of Mission Statements Examples of Mission Statements
How to convert verbal statements into algebraic equations (Part 3) How to convert verbal statements into algebraic equations (Part 3)
Anterosuperior view of true pelvis (blue) Anterosuperior view of true pelvis (blue)
A diagram showing one of Mendel’s crosses. True-breeding strains of pea plants with smooth and ... A diagram showing one of Mendel’s crosses. True-breeding strains of pea plants with smooth and ...
Video: Eczema

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library