In a negligence action,if the defendant is a man,the court applies a reasonable man standard to establish the duty of care owed.If the defendant is a woman,the court applies a reasonable woman standard.

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This statement is incorrect. The standard of care in negligence actions is not gender-specific; it is based on what a reasonable person would do in a similar situation. The courts apply the reasonable person standard which is gender-neutral.

In a Negligence Action,if the Defendant Is a Man,the Court