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 is over twenty-one years of age.
C. ?The plaintiff suffered a legally recognizable injury.
D. ?The injury was caused by the defendant's breach of duty of care.


Answer: B

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