A plaintiff sues in negligence but has no direct proof that the defendant behaved unreasonably.Which of the following is most likely to help the plaintiff?
A)Res judicata
B)Stare decisis
C)Res ipsa loquitur
D)Mens rea

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Res ipsa loquitur is a legal doctrine that allows a plaintiff to shift the burden of proof to the defendant in cases where the defendant had exclusive control of the situation and the accident or injury would not have occurred in the absence of negligence. This doctrine allows a plaintiff to establish a presumption of negligence without having direct proof, which can be helpful in cases where direct evidence is unavailable.

A Plaintiff Sues in Negligence but Has No Direct Proof