CP CP Torts & Personal Injury 2

Question 1

California's 'premises liability' doctrine holds landowners responsible for injuries based primarily on:

Accepted Answer

A general reasonable-care standard applicable to all entrants under Rowland v. Christian (1968)

Answer

In Rowland v. Christian (1968), the California Supreme Court abolished the traditional invitee/licensee/trespasser categories and imposed a general duty of reasonable care on landowners toward all entrants.

Question 2

The 'eggshell plaintiff' (thin skull) rule in California tort law means that a defendant:

Accepted Answer

Is liable for the full extent of a plaintiff's injury, even if the plaintiff had a pre-existing vulnerability that made the harm worse

Answer

The eggshell plaintiff rule holds a defendant liable for the full extent of harm caused, even if the plaintiff had a pre-existing condition that made the injuries unusually severe.

Question 3

In a California wrongful death action under Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60, who has standing to bring the claim?

Accepted Answer

The decedent's surviving spouse, children, and other persons who would inherit under California intestate succession

Answer

CCP § 377.60 grants wrongful death standing to the surviving spouse, domestic partner, children, and others who would take under intestate succession.

Question 4

Which California statute provides the primary remedy for plaintiffs injured by defective consumer products through a strict liability theory?

Accepted Answer

Greenman v. Yuba Power Products established the common law rule; no specific statute

Answer

California products liability strict liability is based on common law established in Greenman v. Yuba Power Products (1963) and further developed in Barker v. Lull Engineering (1978), not a specific statute.

Question 5

A California paralegal preparing a personal injury demand letter should include which key document to support the damages claim?

Accepted Answer

Medical records, medical bills, lost wage documentation, and a summary of damages

Answer

An effective demand letter must be supported by medical records, bills, lost wage evidence, and a comprehensive damages summary to substantiate the claimed amounts.

(CP) California Certified Paralegal Practice Test

(CP) California Certified Paralegal Practice Test

CP CP Torts & Personal Injury 2