In the tort of negligence, what is the legal effect of res ipsa loquitur?
A、The claimant must prove that the defendant was negligent
B、The defendant must prove that they were not negligent
C、The claimant must prove that they acted reasonably
A、The claimant must prove that the defendant was negligent
B、The defendant must prove that they were not negligent
C、The claimant must prove that they acted reasonably
【参考答案及解析】
Where res ipsa loquitur applies, the burden of proof is reversed and the defendant must prove that they were not negligent.
Where res ipsa loquitur applies, the burden of proof is reversed and the defendant must prove that they were not negligent.