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amal

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on: Aug 17, 2018
If a suspect is injured in a car accident while being transported by a police officer who was speeding, which defense would be used to blame the suspect for distracting the officer by kicking at his seat?
 
  A) Intentional tort
  B) Public-duty doctrine
  C) Comparative negligence
  D) Contributory negligence

Question 2

A police officer leaves a suspect handcuffed in a car that is not completely pulled over from the highway. The car is hit, and the suspect suffers injuries. Which of the following would he sue under?
 
  A) Intentional tort
  B) Unintentional tort
  C) Negligence tort
  D) Contributory negligence tort
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parshano

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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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