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In the law of torts, the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur can support an inference of which wrong from the…

Res ipsa loquitur permits an inference of negligence when the circumstances support that inference. It does not establish liability merely because an adverse event occurred.

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In the law of torts, the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur can support an inference of which wrong from the circumstances of the occurrence?

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Res ipsa loquitur permits an inference of negligence when the circumstances support that inference. It does not establish liability merely because an adverse event occurred.

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Option A

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

Option B

False imprisonment concerns unlawful restraint. Res ipsa loquitur concerns an inference of negligence.

Option C

Defamation concerns injury to reputation. The doctrine concerns inference from the circumstances of an occurrence.

Option D

Malicious prosecution concerns wrongful initiation or pursuit of proceedings. The doctrine does not establish that tort’s elements.

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