A group of students is preparing a class presentation about negligence. Which of the following would the group include as an element required for proving negligence? Select all that apply
A) Duty to provide care
B) Proximate cause
C) Resultant damages
D) Breach of duty
E) Cause in fact
F) Evidence of mistake
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Five elements are required to prove negligence: duty, breach of duty, cause in fact, cause in proximity, and damages. Simple mistakes are not negligent acts.
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