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What is considered an external cause in liability determinations?
What is considered an external cause in liability determinations?
- An event that arises from the person's actions.
- An event causing damage unrelated to the liability-generating act. (correct)
- A condition that could be anticipated ahead of time.
- A situation directly linked to the person's negligence.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for claiming force majeure?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for claiming force majeure?
- The event must be external to the person's control.
- The event must be irresistible.
- The event must be unforeseeable.
- The event must be related to the person's actions. (correct)
In the case of avoiding responsibility due to the act of a third party, which condition must be met?
In the case of avoiding responsibility due to the act of a third party, which condition must be met?
- The third party's act must be predictable.
- The event must be partly linked to the person's actions.
- The damage must be partially predictable.
- The act must be unavoidable. (correct)
How can a victim's fault influence liability claims?
How can a victim's fault influence liability claims?
Which of these scenarios would likely NOT qualify as force majeure?
Which of these scenarios would likely NOT qualify as force majeure?
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External Cause
External Cause
An event that breaks the direct link between an act and the resulting damage.
Force Majeure
Force Majeure
Circumstances beyond a person's control that excuse liability if they are external, unforeseeable, and unavoidable.
Act of a Third Party
Act of a Third Party
An event caused by someone other than the person being held accountable. To avoid responsibility, the act must be external, unforeseen, and unavoidable.
Victim's Fault
Victim's Fault
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Victim's Role
Victim's Role
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