Farm Equipment, Inc., makes farming machinery. Gail discovers that her Farm Equipment tractor is...
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Farm Equipment, Inc., makes farming machinery. Gail discovers that her Farm Equipment tractor is defective and sues the maker for product liability based on negligence. To win, Gail must show that:
a. Farm Equipment sold the tractor to Gail.
b. Gail knew and appreciated the risk caused by the defect.
c. Gail suffered an injury caused by the defect.
d. the "defect" was a commonly known danger.
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The term court refers to an institution that the government of a country directs. The court is established to resolve the legal disputes between two parties and provides judgment on such issues. Civil, criminal, and also court adjudicates administrative matters.
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