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Demarcus Sued Marguerite for Negligence

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Demarcus sued Marguerite for negligence.She has relied on the defence of illegality.Which of the following statements is TRUE?


A) That defence allows for the apportionment of responsibility between the parties.
B) That defence may apply if the recovery of damages would allow Demarcus to avoid a criminal penalty.
C) That defence will not apply if it would re-enforce a criminal penalty.
D) That defence could apply only if Demarcus committed a crime that was punishable by imprisonment.
E) The Supreme Court of Canada has abolished the defence of illegality on the basis that it often creates unfair results.

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