Which of the following is not necessary to establish to succeed in a negligence action?

A) The defendant had a duty of care to the plaintiff.
B) The defendant is over twenty-one years of age.
C) The plaintiff suffered a legally recognizable injury.
D) The injury was caused by the defendant's breach of duty of care.

Negligence Action

A legal action taken for injuries or losses resulting from the failure of an individual to exercise reasonable care.

Duty Of Care

Duty of care refers to the legal obligation to exercise a level of care and caution that an ordinarily prudent person would in similar circumstances to avoid harm to others.

Legally Recognizable Injury

A harm or loss that the law considers significant enough to warrant compensation or legal action.