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Evvie72

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on: Aug 2, 2018
A defendant might be held responsible in strict liability for damages caused by blasting because
 
  A) the defendant acted with utmost care possible
  B) this is an abnormally dangerous activity
  C) the social utility outweighs the risk
  D) society could not function if blasting was made illegal

Question 2

Which defense could allow defendant to escape responsibility for a claim in strict liability?
 
  A) comparative fault
  B) a statute saying that the defendant should not be strictly liable
  C) contributory negligence
  D) assumption of the risk


momolu

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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