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Under the reasonable person standard, the defendant's conduct will be judged by:
 
  a. The credibility of defendant's testimony that he really believed he was doing the proper thing at the time.
  b. How a hypothetical reasonable person of ordinary prudence would have acted.
  c. The local custom in the community.
  d. Evidence submitted of perfect conduct and how close or how far defendant's conduct fell from that perfect conduct.

Question 2

Albert collapsed on the sidewalk. Barney witnessed this occurrence but did nothing and walked past the slumped over Albert. It turns out Albert had a serious stroke. Because of the lack of medical care, Albert died. His heirs sued Barney. The likely outcome is:
 
  a. The heirs will win and will receive an extra-large verdict because of Barney's egregious behavior.
  b. The judge will decide that Barney had no legal duty owing to Albert.
  c. The outcome of the case will depend on why Barney did not stop to help Albert.
  d. The outcome of the case will depend on the seriousness of Albert's injury and whether or not it was reasonable for Albert to render aid.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



yoooooman

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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