Under wrongful death statutes, who may sue the tortfeasor?

A. Dependents of the dead person
B. The decedent’s siblings 
C. The decedent’s estate
D. All of these choices.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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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 breached his or her duty of care. C. ?The plaintiff suffered a legally recognizable injury. D. ?The injury was caused by the defendant's breach of duty of care. E. ?None of these choices is correct.

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If a suit is filed before a harm has occurred or before the threat of harm is imminent, the case is said to be ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An attorney's certification does not:

A. Help in the prevention of UPL B. Indicate that the attorney believes there is a basis in law for the claim asserted C. Indicate that the attorney is familiar with the facts presented D. Warrant the successful outcome of the case

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