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Under the eggshell skull rule, a tortfeasor:

A Is liable only for foreseeable injuries
B Takes the plaintiff as they find them and is liable for the full extent of injuries even if unusually severe
C Can claim the plaintiff was too fragile
D Owes reduced damages

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Eggshell skull (thin skull) rule: defendant takes plaintiff as found. If plaintiff has a pre-existing condition making injuries worse than expected, defendant is still liable for the full extent.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Under the eggshell skull rule, a tortfeasor:" is Option B: Takes the plaintiff as they find them and is liable for the full extent of injuries even if unusually severe.

The other options — A) Is liable only for foreseeable injuries, C) Can claim the plaintiff was too fragile, D) Owes reduced damages — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: Eggshell skull (thin skull) rule: defendant takes plaintiff as found. If plaintiff has a pre-existing condition making injuries worse than expected, defendant is still liable for the full extent.

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