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A pedestrian is about to be hit by a speeding car. The defendant tackles the pedestrian, who avoids
  getting hit by the car but who suffers a broken arm. When the pedestrian sues the defendant, defendant
  will claim the defense of
 
  A) necessity B) consent
  C) comparative negligence D) Act of God

Question 2

Because finding a defendant liable in tort would not advance a societal goal, a jurisdiction will have
  created
 
  A) causes of actions B) pleadings
  C) indemnification D) defenses



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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