In the Late 1800s and Early 1900s,manufacturers Were Well Protected

In the late 1800s and early 1900s,manufacturers were well protected from liability suits brought by injured customers because of two formidable obstacles in the law.What were they?

A) The principle of actus reus and the doctrine of laches.
B) The principle of caveat emptor and the doctrine of privity.
C) The principle of caveat emptor and the doctrine of laches.
D) The principle of actus reus and the doctrine of privity.