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Question 1

Under California Civil Code §1714(a), a property owner's duty of care to persons entering the property is determined by which standard?

The common-law tripartite classification of invitee, licensee, and trespasser A single standard of ordinary care to all persons, regardless of their status on the property Strict liability for any injury occurring on the premises A heightened duty of care only when the owner has actual knowledge of a dangerous condition

Correct Answer:

A single standard of ordinary care to all persons, regardless of their status on the property

Question 2

In California, pure comparative fault applies to negligence actions. If a plaintiff is found 80% at fault and the defendant 20% at fault, and the plaintiff's total damages are $100,000, what amount can the plaintiff recover?

Nothing, because the plaintiff's fault exceeds 50% $$20,000 $$80,000 $$100,000, because California does not reduce damages for plaintiff's fault

Correct Answer:

$$20,000

Question 3

Under California Civil Code §3294, a plaintiff seeking punitive damages must prove the defendant acted with which of the following?

Simple negligence or carelessness Gross negligence alone Oppression, fraud, or malice, by clear and convincing evidence Intentional conduct, beyond a reasonable doubt

Correct Answer:

Oppression, fraud, or malice, by clear and convincing evidence

Question 4

California's privette doctrine, as established in Privette v. Superior Court (1993), limits a hiring party's liability for injuries to an independent contractor's employees. Which of the following best states the rule?

A hiring party is strictly liable for all injuries to workers performing contracted work A hiring party is generally not liable for injuries to an independent contractor's employees arising from the risks inherent in the contracted work A hiring party is liable only if it exercised direct control over safety conditions at the worksite A hiring party is always liable under respondeat superior for independent contractor injuries

Correct Answer:

A hiring party is generally not liable for injuries to an independent contractor's employees arising from the risks inherent in the contracted work

Question 5

Under California's dog bite statute, Civil Code §3342, an owner is liable when their dog bites a person. Which standard of liability applies?

Negligence — the owner must have known the dog was dangerous Strict liability — the owner is liable regardless of the dog's prior behavior Liability only if the dog had previously bitten someone (one-bite rule) The owner is liable only if the dog was not on a leash at the time

Correct Answer:

Strict liability — the owner is liable regardless of the dog's prior behavior

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