Legal Liability and Force Majeure Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>It may result in a reduction or complete excusal of responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these scenarios would likely NOT qualify as force majeure?

    <p>A flood that could have been predicted based on previous weather patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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