Asked by Nareg Tufenkdjian on May 10, 2024

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The rule which permits the jury to infer both negligent conduct and causation from the mere occurrence of certain events is:

A) proximate cause.
B) res ipsa loquitur .
C) causation in fact.
D) comparative negligence.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

A principle in tort law that allows plaintiffs to meet their burden of proof with circumstantial evidence when the nature of the accident is such that it implies negligence.

Negligent Conduct

Actions or failures to act that breach a duty of care and result in harm or damage to another party.

Proximate Cause

A legal concept referring to the primary cause of an injury or damage that is considered legally sufficient to hold someone responsible.

  • Familiarize oneself with the key doctrines and practical applications of negligence law, emphasizing the negligence per se principle.
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Literally ToastMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The rule which permits the jury to infer both negligent conduct and causation from the mere occurrence of certain events is called the res ipsa loquitur doctrine. This means "the thing speaks for itself" and applies when the defendant had exclusive control over the instrumentality that caused the injury, the injury would not normally occur without negligence, and the plaintiff did not contribute to the cause of the injury.