Under the rule of ____, the producer of a defective product that caused injury to a consumer was not liable unless there was a contractual relationship between producer and injured party.

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The rule of caveat emptor, also known as "buyer beware," means that the consumer is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of a product before purchasing it. This rule was in place until the 20th century, when consumer protection laws began to hold producers liable for injuries caused by defective products, regardless of whether there was a contractual relationship between producer and injured party.

Under the Rule of ____, the Producer of a Defective