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Paralegal Exam Prep

Category - US Legal System

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Which of the following is an affirmative defense?

Assumption of risk
Intervening cause
Contributory negligence
All of the above.
None of the above.

Explanation

Answer: D. Assumption of risk, intervening cause, and contributory negligence are all affirmative defenses. An affirmative defense is a legal defense that relieves a defendant of liability even if the facts in the complaint against the defendant are true. An affirmative defense is also known as an "excuse" or "justification" defense.

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