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In a civil negligence claim, what may the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur allow?

Res ipsa loquitur may allow a court to infer negligence from the circumstances of an occurrence. The inference is rebuttable and is not available merely because harm occurred.

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In a civil negligence claim, what may the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur allow?

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Res ipsa loquitur may allow a court to infer negligence from the circumstances of an occurrence.

The inference is rebuttable and is not available merely because harm occurred.

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Option A

The doctrine may support an inference for the claimant.

Option B

When the circumstances warrant it, the occurrence can support an inference of negligence.

Option C

Harm by itself does not trigger the inference or establish liability.

Option D

The doctrine supports an inference of negligence when applicable. An independent cause can rebut that inference.

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