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pragya sharda

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Margot has a sterilization procedure performed by her doctor after giving birth to her fourth, and final, child. Two years later, Margot learns she is pregnant. Margot wants to sue the doctor for negligently performing the sterilization procedure. What legal theory should Margot use?
 
  a. wrongful birth
  b. wrongful life
  c. wrongful pregnancy
  d. wrongful adoption

Question 2

Using the facts in the previous question, what legal theory should the parents use if they want to bring a tort action against the doctor on their daughter, Ruby's, behalf?
 
  a. wrongful death
  b. wrongful life
  c. wrongful birth
  d. wrongful pregnancy


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C.mcnichol98

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Reply #1 on: Aug 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


pragya sharda

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Reply 2 on: Aug 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

matt95

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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