Case Brief 3

Multiple Choice

Case Brief 3.2 discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Non-Marine Underwriters, Lloyds of London v.Scalera.As a result of that decision

A) the plaintiff in the case was more likely to receive compensation.
B) liability insurance is never available if a tort is committed against a child.
C) liability insurance always defeats tort law's deterrence function.
D) sexual abuse may involve a crime, but it never creates liability in tort.
E) the wording of a liability insurance policy may allow an insurance company to exclude coverage if the insured party intentionally committed a tort.