alleryStart learning →A professional claims skills above ordinary. Standard of care?
AIt can be raised
BIt can be lowered
CIt stays unchanged
DIt is waived
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It can be raised
The objective standard cannot fall, but it rises where the defendant expressly or impliedly represents skills above those of an ordinary person.
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