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Which of the following statements with regard to the tort of negligence is true?

▸ If physical injury can be foreseen as the result of a person's actions, the wrongdoer will not be liable for all injury suffered.

▸ If the court finds contributory negligence, the defendant has no liability at all.

▸ If a person is injured by a defective product that he himself did not purchase, he cannot sue the manufacturer for negligence.

▸ The test used to determine whether a duty of care is owed is this: Would a below-average person foresee that the plaintiff could be affected by the acts of the defendant?

▸ A possible defence to the plaintiff's claim of negligence is that the plaintiff volunteered to take the risk.
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Just got PERFECT on my quiz
Tim0301
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Good timing, thanks!
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Thanks for your help!!
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