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5. (3 Marks) Ali owns and operates Ali's Gas Station Inc. The gas station is located on a busy street with lots of people walking

5.(3 Marks)Ali owns and operates "Ali's Gas Station Inc." The gas station is located on a busy street with lots of people walking past the store. Ali's pet dog - Sammy, often sits at the entrance leading into the store, watching people walk by. One day another dog lunges at Sammy, and Sammy responds by lunging back at the dog, who is being walked by a 12-year-old boy. The boy gets stuck in the middle of the dog fight, and Sammy bites the boy in the ankle. This is the first time Sammy has ever bit a human - child or adult. Sammy is known as a happy, well-trained dog. The boy's parents want to sue Ali for the dog bite.

(1 Mark)Under a tort, the boy's parents will be successful in suing Ali for the child's dog bite? True or False

(2 Marks) What is the legal rule/principle and name of the Ontario legislation that applies to this situation? Explain how the rule/principle and legislation applies to the situation.

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