18. Briefly explain the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution

19. As a prank, Amanda rigs a bucket of water over Leslies front door so that Leslie will be soaked when she opens the door to go to work on Monday morning. Leslie opens the door on Monday morning and gets soaked. May Leslie successfully sue Amanda?

20. Does the requirement for a plaintiff in a negligence case to prove foreseeability make sense? Shouldnt the defendant be responsible for all of the actual consequences of the careless conduct? Is it fair that an injured party might be able to recover from no one?

21. While driving in a thunderstorm, Victoria is seriously injured when a large and apparently healthy tree located on private property falls on her car. Discuss what Victoria must prove in a negligence case against the owner of the tree and the likelihood of Victoria being successful in her suit.

22. Ben was driving 75 miles per hour in a 60 mile per hour speed zone when his car hit Sandras car as she entered the highway without looking carefully. Ben had the opportunity to move into another lane to avoid hitting Sandra, but failed to do so. If Sandra sues Ben in a state that applies the doctrine of contributory negligence, may Sandra recover damages from Ben?