To establish legal liability on the grounds of malpractice, the injured party must prove which of the following (select all that apply)?
a. A duty of care was owed to the injured party.
b. An agreement was made to assume another party's liability.
c. There was a breach of duty.
d. Causation was present.
e. Actual harm or damages were suffered by the plaintiff.
A, C, D, E
These four elements are required to establish legal liability on the grounds of malpractice.
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