Henry is undergoing a surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital to insert an artificial pacemaker that will keep his heartbeat regular. The pacemaker is manufactured by Benford Inc. In this case, Dr. DeBenedetto, the surgeon, is considered as the dominant element. If the pacemaker fails to function as expected after the surgery, who would be strictly liable for its failure?

Bill buys a truck and replaces the regular tires with large tires to turn the vehicle into a monster truck. When he tries to drive the truck, the oversized tires cause the truck to roll over and crash. Bill then files a strict liability lawsuit against the truck manufacturer to recover for his injuries. Which of the following is the best defense for truck manufacturer in this lawsuit?

Lex talionis or “eye for an eye” is a form of which type of punishment?

Tim Talon has been found by a court of law to be guilty of reckless driving and killing a pedestrian as a consequence. His defense was that he was driving under the influence of alcohol and lost control of his automobile. He was subsequently punished for his crime. How would the court classify Tim Talon’s case for intent?

Which of the following is suitable for copyrighting?

In a litigation process, the party who files a complaint is called the ________.

________ refers to monetary damages that are awarded to punish a defendant who either intentionally or recklessly injured the plaintiff.

The fair use doctrine for copyrights allows certain limited unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.

A jury that cannot come to a unanimous decision about the defendant’s guilt is called a(n) ________.

________ refers to an official notice that the Supreme Court will review a case.