Nate is a professional animal trainer; he owns a pet tiger, Bruce, and has trained Bruce to live peaceably with humans. While hosting a party one Saturday, a guest, Jermaine, sticks his hand into the Bruce's cage, trying to pet the great cat. The tiger bites Jermaine's hand, causing severe injury. Which of the following statements is true?
a. Nate is not liable for Jermaine's injury because it is assumed that wild animals will bite.
b. Nate is not liable for Jermaine's injury because a tiger is a wild animal.
c. Nate is strictly liable for Jermaine's injury.
d. Nate is strictly liable for Jermaine's injury only if he had reason to know of Bruce's propensity to bite.
Q. 2The purpose of a defense medical examination is to attempt to determine the legitimacy of the claims being made by the plaintiff, mostly in personal injury cases.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3It is not necessary for anyone attending medical examinations to have general knowledge of the human body, as the evidence will explain itself.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4It is important to remind the plaintiff that the defendant's physician is not there to provide help or advice.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Automobile consent statutes
a. relieve owners of automobiles from liability for accidents caused by persons to whom they entrust their vehicles.
b. make owners of automobiles liable for the negligence of persons to whom they entrust their automobiles.
c. protect owners of automobiles for damages incurred in automobile accidents.
d. make automobile insurance unnecessary.