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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



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




cabate

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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:D TYSM

 

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