A passage contrasts "strict liability" with "negligence." Under strict liability:

A The defendant must be proven careless

B The defendant is liable regardless of fault or intent

C Only intentional harm is punished

D No damages can be awarded

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Strict liability holds a party responsible regardless of fault or intent. Common in product liability and abnormally dangerous activities.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A passage contrasts "strict liability" with "negligence." Under strict liability:" is Option B: The defendant is liable regardless of fault or intent.

The other options — A) The defendant must be proven careless, C) Only intentional harm is punished, D) No damages can be awarded — are incorrect for this LSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Strict liability holds a party responsible regardless of fault or intent. Common in product liability and abnormally dangerous activities.

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A passage contrasts "strict liability" with "negligence." Under strict liability:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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