A jury returns a verdict finding the defendant liable for 80% of plaintiff's injuries, and the plaintiff,

for 20%. Plaintiff recovers 60% of the amount in damages only under the doctrine of

A) "avoidable consequences" B) last clear chance
C) comparative negligence D) assumption of the risk


C

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A. ?the abolition was not retrospective. B. ?Colby v. Carney Hospitalhad already abolished charitable immunity by judicial decision. C. ?the legislation did not apply to Higgins because the injury preceded the legislation. D. ?Higgins could not recover against the hospital because of Colby.

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Often attractive to first-time home buyers, this type of mortgage has an initial low payment that, over the years, increases with the expectation that the buyer's income will increase correspondingly:

A. Adjustable rate mortgage B. Fixed rate mortgage C. Balloon mortgage D. Graduated payment mortgage

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Public sector employers are considered covered employers under FMLA

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One co-personal representative will not share the decedent's financial information with the other co-personal representative. What document should the wronged party file with the court to remedy the situation?

a. Objection to Disallowance Claim b. Motion to Compel c. Will Contest d. Civil Lawsuit

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