Question 1

To prove __________ in a product liability case,the injured party must show that the defendant did not use reasonable care in the design or manufacture of its product.

Accepted Answer

A)  negligence 
B)  strict liability 
C)  breach of warranty 
D)  defect 
A)  negligence 
B)  strict liability 
C)  breach of warranty 
D)  defect

Question 2

If the use of a product carries an obvious risk,the manufacturer will not be held liable for injuries that result from ignoring the risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In regard to a product liability action,a disclaimer of liability is generally effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The main holding in CASE 10.1,MacPherson v.Buick Motor Co.(1916),was Buick's liability without privity of contract with the buyer,MacPherson.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding computer software is considered a product subject to state product liability law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Courts examining the issue have ruled that computer software is a product subject to state product liability law. 
B)  Courts examining the issue have ruled that computer software is not a product subject to state product liability law. 
C)  Courts examining the issue have reached varying results regarding whether computer software is a product subject to state product liability law. 
D)  Courts examining the issue have found that computer software is a product subject to state product liability law only if the software is marketed to children. 
A)  Courts examining the issue have ruled that computer software is a product subject to state product liability law. 
B)  Courts examining the issue have ruled that computer software is not a product subject to state product liability law. 
C)  Courts examining the issue have reached varying results regarding whether computer software is a product subject to state product liability law. 
D)  Courts examining the issue have found that computer software is a product subject to state product liability law only if the software is marketed to children.

To prove __________ in a product liability case,the injured party must show that the defendant did not use reasonable care in the design or manufacture of its product.

If the use of a product carries an obvious risk,the manufacturer will not be held liable for injuries that result from ignoring the risk.

In regard to a product liability action,a disclaimer of liability is generally effective.

The main holding in CASE 10.1,MacPherson v.Buick Motor Co.(1916),was Buick's liability without privity of contract with the buyer,MacPherson.

Which of the following is true regarding computer software is considered a product subject to state product liability law?

Law, Value Creation, and Risk Management.

Ethics and the Law.

Sources of Law, Courts, and Dispute Resolution.

Constitutional Bases for Business Regulation.

Agency.

Administrative Law.

Contracts.

Sales, Licensing, and E-Commerce.

Torts and Privacy Protection.

Intellectual Property.

The Employment Agreement.

Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination.

Criminal Law.

Environmental Law and Sustainability.

Antitrust.

Consumer Protection.

Real Property and Land Use.

Forms of Business Organizations.

Directors, Officers, and Controlling Shareholders.

Public and Private Offerings of Securities.

Securities Fraud and Insider Trading.

Debtor-Creditor Relations and Bankruptcy.

International Law and Transactions.

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Exam 10: Product Liability.

To prove __________ in a product liability case,the injured party must show that the defendant did not use reasonable care in the design or manufacture of its product.

If the use of a product carries an obvious risk,the manufacturer will not be held liable for injuries that result from ignoring the risk.

In regard to a product liability action,a disclaimer of liability is generally effective.

The main holding in CASE 10.1,MacPherson v.Buick Motor Co.(1916),was Buick's liability without privity of contract with the buyer,MacPherson.

Which of the following is true regarding computer software is considered a product subject to state product liability law?

Law, Value Creation, and Risk Management.

Ethics and the Law.

Sources of Law, Courts, and Dispute Resolution.

Constitutional Bases for Business Regulation.

Agency.

Administrative Law.

Contracts.

Sales, Licensing, and E-Commerce.

Torts and Privacy Protection.

Intellectual Property.

The Employment Agreement.

Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination.

Criminal Law.

Environmental Law and Sustainability.

Antitrust.

Consumer Protection.

Real Property and Land Use.

Forms of Business Organizations.

Directors, Officers, and Controlling Shareholders.

Public and Private Offerings of Securities.

Securities Fraud and Insider Trading.

Debtor-Creditor Relations and Bankruptcy.

International Law and Transactions.

Filters