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In a civil negligence action, how is the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur classified?

Res ipsa loquitur is a rule of evidence. The circumstances of an occurrence can support an inference of negligence when the occurrence ordinarily calls for an explanation.

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In a civil negligence action, how is the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur classified?

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Res ipsa loquitur is a rule of evidence. The circumstances of an occurrence can support an inference of negligence when the occurrence ordinarily calls for an explanation.

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Option A

The doctrine helps prove negligence without creating a separate ground of liability.

Option B

It concerns the inference available from the facts, rather than what a party must plead.

Option C

In suitable circumstances, the facts themselves support an inference of negligence.

Option D

The doctrine permits an evidentiary inference of negligence. It does not impose liability regardless of fault.

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