Statute Of Repose Timing

Summary

In Ohio, the statute of repose typically starts at the time of a products sale. Immunity can be a complete defense to tort liability, depending on the type of immunity. Assumption of risk is often seen as contributory negligence, affecting damage recovery. The last clear chance doctrine allows recovery if the defendant had the last opportunity to avoid harm. The Federal Tort Claims Act permits monetary recovery against the U.S. Under certain conditions. Legislators and judges have complete immunity for official actions. The discovery doctrine delays the statute of limitations until injury discovery. Implied assumption of risk requires awareness of the risk. Courts often dont uphold medical care waivers. Governmental immunity has been reduced due to public liability insurance. Contributory negligence is based on common law and can bar recovery if the plaintiff is negligent.

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Immunity is a complete defense to tort liability. a. True b. False
Hey! For your question on immunity as a complete defense to tort liability, the correct answer is:
a. True
Immunity can indeed be a complete defense to tort liability in certain cases, depending on the specific circumstances and the type of immunity involved (e.g., sovereign immunity, qualified immunity).
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Some states consider assumption of risk to be a form of: a. Comparative negligence b. Contributory negligence c. Implied negligence d. None of the answers is correct
In some states, assumption of risk is considered a form of:
- b. Contributory negligence
This means that if someone knowingly and voluntarily assumes a risk, it can affect their ability to recover damages.
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According to the last clear chance doctrine, the plaintiff can recover in all courts if: a. The plaintiff is helpless and the defendant fails to discover danger because the defendant is inattentive. b. The plaintiff is helpless and the defendant discovers the danger but negligently fails to avoid it. c. The plaintiff is inattentive but not helpless and the defendant discovers danger but negligently fails to avoid it. d. All answers are correct.
Hey! For the last clear chance doctrine, the correct answer is:
- d. All answers are correct.
The doctrine allows the plaintiff to recover even if they were negligent, provided the defendant had the last clear chance to avoid the accident but failed to do so.
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According to the last clear chance doctrine, the defendant’s failure to take advantage of an opportunity to prevent the harm negates the plaintiff’s contributory negligence. a. True b. False
The answer to your question is:
a. True
In Ohio, under the last clear chance doctrine, the defendant’s failure to avoid harm when they had the last clear chance can negate the plaintiff’s contributory negligence.
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The Federal Tort Claims Act states that monetary damages cannot be recovered against the United States. a. True b. False
The correct answer to your question about the Federal Tort Claims Act is:
- b. False
The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) allows for monetary damages to be recovered against the United States under certain conditions, primarily for injuries caused by the negligent or wrongful acts of federal employees acting within their official duties.
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What type of immunity do legislators and judges receive when acting within the scope of their duties? a. Limited immunity b. Complete immunity c. Proprietary immunity d. None of the answers is correct.
Legislators and judges typically receive b. Complete immunity when acting within the scope of their duties. This is often referred to as "absolute immunity" and protects them from lawsuits stemming from their official actions.
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The discovery doctrine provides that the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the injury is, or should have been, discovered. a. True b. False
a. True. The discovery doctrine indeed states that the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the injury is, or should have been, discovered. This can be particularly relevant in cases involving latent injuries or conditions that are not immediately apparent.
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For implied assumption of risk, it only needs to be shown that the plaintiff should have known of the risk involved. a. True b. False
The correct answer is a. True. Implied assumption of risk requires showing that the plaintiff should have known of the risk involved.
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One element of assumption of risk is: a. The plaintiff must be inattentive and helpless. b. The plaintiff must be helpless but not inattentive. c. The plaintiff must appreciate the character of the risk. d. None of the answers is correct
The correct answer to your question is:
- c. The plaintiff must appreciate the character of the risk.
This means the plaintiff must understand and acknowledge the risk involved before it can be considered an assumption of risk.
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Courts have held that a plaintiff’s negligence must meet which of the following standards? a. But-for test b. Substantial-factor test c. Plaintiff’s negligence contributed to the result d. All answers are correct.
Hey there! For your question on the standard that a plaintiff’s negligence must meet, the correct answer is:
- c. Plaintiff’s negligence contributed to the result
This means the plaintiff's negligence must have played a part in causing the harm.
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Waivers of liability are valid, unless: a. The waiver involves public utilities or common carriers. b. The waiver is expressed in unequivocal language. c. The defendant has acted negligently. d. None of the answers is correct.
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Hey there! For your question about waivers of liability, in Ohio, waivers of liability are generally valid unless the defendant has acted negligently. So, the correct answer is:
- c. The defendant has acted negligently
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The Uniform Comparative Fault Act endorses the use of the last clear chance doctrine. a. True b. False
The correct answer is b. False. The Uniform Comparative Fault Act does not specifically endorse the use of the last clear chance doctrine. Instead, it focuses on comparing the fault of all parties involved in an accident or injury.
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Comparative negligence was created as an alternative to the all-or-nothing approach of contributory negligence. a. True b. False
True. Comparative negligence allows for the allocation of fault between parties, enabling a plaintiff to recover damages even if partially at fault.
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Contributory negligence is a defense even if the defendant’s conduct was reckless. a. True b. False
In Ohio, contributory negligence can act as a defense in many cases, but its applicability can vary, especially when the defendant's conduct is reckless. Ohio follows a modified comparative negligence rule, where a plaintiff can recover damages as long as their fault does not exceed *%.
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Contributory negligence is a defense even if the defendant’s conduct was reckless. a. True b. False
In Ohio, contributory negligence is generally a defense, but its applicability can vary, particularly in cases involving reckless conduct by the defendant. Ohio follows a modified comparative negligence rule, allowing a plaintiff to recover damages if their fault does not exceed *%.
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For implied assumption of risk, professional athletes are not required to be more cognizant of the risks and more willing to accept them than amateurs. a. True b. False
The correct answer to your question about implied assumption of risk for professional athletes is:
- b. False
Professional athletes are generally expected to be more cognizant of the risks involved in their activities and are often held to a higher standard than amateurs.
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One area in which the courts are unwilling to uphold a waiver, no matter how well informed that waiver is, is in the field of medical care. a. True b. False
The answer is a. True. Courts are generally unwilling to uphold waivers in the field of medical care due to the importance of patient safety and the duty of care owed by healthcare providers.
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Many courts that have abolished governmental immunity have done so because of the availability of public liability insurance. a. True b. False
The correct answer is a. True. Many courts have indeed abolished governmental immunity in part due to the availability of public liability insurance, which mitigates the financial risk to the government entity.
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According to the Federal Tort Claims Act, the United States is not liable for: a. Assault and battery b. False imprisonment c. Exercise of a discretionary duty d. All answers are correct.
Hey! The correct answer to your question about the Federal Tort Claims Act is:
- d. All answers are correct.
The FTCA does indeed exempt the United States from liability for assault and battery, false imprisonment, and the exercise of a discretionary duty.
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According to the assumption of risk, the plaintiff does not necessarily appreciate the character of the risk. a. True b. False
In Ohio, for assumption of risk to apply, the plaintiff must indeed appreciate the character of the risk involved. Therefore, the correct answer to your question is:
- b. False
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Which of the following is a type of contributory negligence? a. Pure b. * percent approach c. Not as great as d. None of the answers is correct.
Hey! The correct answer is d. None of the answers is correct. The options you've listed are typically associated with comparative negligence, not contributory negligence.
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The defense of contributory negligence completely bars the negligent plaintiff from recovery even though the defendant was negligent and, in most cases, was more negligent than the plaintiff. a. True b. False
The correct answer is a. True. In states that follow contributory negligence, a plaintiff who is found to be even slightly negligent may be completely barred from recovering any damages, regardless of the defendant's level of negligence. However, Ohio follows a modified comparative negligence rule, not a pure contributory negligence rule.
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Proximate cause is construed more narrowly in the case of a defendant’s negligence than it is in the case of the contributory negligence. a. True b. False
Hey! The correct answer to your question about proximate cause is:
- b. False
Proximate cause is generally construed the same way in cases of both a defendant's negligence and contributory negligence.
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Contributory negligence is based on: a. Judge’s rule b. Statutory law c. Common law d. None of the answers is correct.
Hey! Contributory negligence is based on:
- c. Common law
It's a principle developed through judicial decisions rather than statutory law. Do you have any specific legal concerns or cases related to contributory negligence that you'd like to discuss?
The defendant whose conduct is willful and wanton or reckless may still rely on the defense of comparative negligence to reduce the plaintiff’s recovery. a. True b. False
In Ohio, the defense of comparative negligence can be complex when the defendant's conduct is willful, wanton, or reckless. Ohio follows a modified comparative negligence rule, where a plaintiff can recover damages as long as their fault does not exceed *%.
Do you have a specific case involving comparative negligence and reckless conduct that you need more information on?