During an argument in a nightclub,Marie deliberately slapped Caesar's face.She had done so many times before,with few consequences.On this occasion,however,the slap caused Caesar to suffer a blood clot that led to a serious injury.The medical evidence indicates that Caesar had always suffered from a rare condition that made him unusually vulnerable to such complications.Neither Caesar nor Marie had any way of knowing about that pre-existing condition.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) An injury is never considered to be too remote if it was a direct consequence of a tort.
B) The doctrine of remoteness is based on the court's desire to award compensatory damages in every case.
C) Because she committed an intentional tort,Marie cannot avoid liability on the basis of the general doctrine of remoteness.
D) Caesar will probably receive an injunction.
E) The rules of remoteness are important only if the court awards punitive damages.
Correct Answer:
Verified
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