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Question 1

A pedestrian crossed a street against a 'Don't Walk' signal and was struck by a speeding driver. A jury finds the driver was negligent and that the pedestrian was 5% at fault for crossing against the light. Under North Carolina law, what is the result?

The pedestrian is completely barred from recovering any damages The pedestrian's recovery is reduced by 5% The pedestrian recovers full damages because the driver was the predominant cause The pedestrian recovers only if the driver was more than 50% at fault

Correct Answer:

The pedestrian is completely barred from recovering any damages

Question 2

A pedestrian negligently walked into a roadway and froze in a position of peril. The defendant driver saw the pedestrian from 500 feet away with a clear view and ample time to brake or steer around but did nothing. Under North Carolina's last clear chance doctrine, which element must the plaintiff prove in addition to the defendant's failure to act?

That the defendant intended to strike the plaintiff That the plaintiff was in a position of peril from which the plaintiff could not escape by the exercise of reasonable care That the plaintiff was less than 50% at fault That the defendant violated a motor-vehicle statute

Correct Answer:

That the plaintiff was in a position of peril from which the plaintiff could not escape by the exercise of reasonable care

Question 3

A homeowner's dog, with no prior history of aggression, bit a guest. The guest sues for strict liability. Under the traditional common-law approach tested on the MBE, what must the plaintiff generally show to hold the owner strictly liable for a domestic animal's bite?

Nothing beyond the bite itself, because dog owners are always strictly liable That the dog was unleashed in violation of a local ordinance That the owner knew or had reason to know of the animal's dangerous propensities That the owner failed to warn the guest of the dog's presence

Correct Answer:

That the owner knew or had reason to know of the animal's dangerous propensities

Question 4

A bystander witnessed a negligent driver strike and seriously injure the bystander's spouse. The bystander, who was in the zone of danger, suffered severe emotional distress with physical symptoms. Under the majority MBE approach to negligent infliction of emotional distress (NIED) by a bystander, which factor is most important?

Whether the bystander was a licensed first responder Whether the bystander suffered any economic loss Whether the negligent driver intended to cause distress Whether the bystander was within the zone of physical danger or, in many jurisdictions, closely related and present at the scene

Correct Answer:

Whether the bystander was within the zone of physical danger or, in many jurisdictions, closely related and present at the scene

Question 5

A manufacturer sold a power tool with a design that made it prone to overheating and catching fire. A consumer was burned when the tool ignited during normal use. On a strict products liability design-defect claim under the MBE majority approach, which test is most commonly applied?

The risk-utility test, asking whether a reasonable alternative design would have reduced the risk at acceptable cost Whether the manufacturer acted with malice Whether the consumer read the instruction manual Whether the product was sold below market value

Correct Answer:

The risk-utility test, asking whether a reasonable alternative design would have reduced the risk at acceptable cost

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