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colton

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If a court applies res ipsa loquitur
 A)the plaintiff needs to prove the case by a preponderance of the evidence.
 B)the plaintiff must prove the case by clear and convincing evidence.
 C)the defendant has the burden of proving he or she is not liable.
 D)the defendant is strictly liable.

Question 2

Which of the following acts resulting in injury would be negligence per se?
 A)Joe sold fireworks from his Indiana store (a legal activity) to Steve, an Illinois resident (a state that has made owning fireworks illegal).
 B)June,while driving the speed limit, sideswiped the car next to her.
 C)A retailer sold glue containing benzene to a 14-year-old boy in violation of state law.
 D)Tammy accidentally dropped a heavy carton on Sasha's foot while at work.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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