Paralegal Exam Prep

Category - Torts

In a case where there is strict liability and the defendant is a manufacturer, what defenses are available to the defendant?
  1. Assumption of risk
  2. Contributory negligence
  3. None
  4. Comparative negligence
  5. A, B, and C.
Explanation
Answer: C. There are no defenses available to the defendant where there is strict liability. In strict liability cases, the injured party does not need to show negligence on the part of the defendant. The injured party simply has to show that the defendant was responsible for the product or thing that caused the injury.
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