Review Questions
a. What is negligence?
Explain the four elements of negligence.
What is the meaning of strict liability?
Explain the following types of damages:
Compensatory damages (special damages and general damages)
Punitive damages
Describe the following legal defenses that can be used by defendants who are accused of negligence:
Contributory negligence
Comparative negligence
Last clear chance rule
Assumption of risk doctrine
Explain the meaning of imputed negligence.
Explain the meaning of res ipsa loquitur.
Briefly describe the standard of care to protect others from harm for each of the following liability situations:
Property owners
An attractive nuisance
Owners and operators of automobiles
Governmental units and charitable institutions ...
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