ACTIVITY 3:NEGLIGENCE

Think of an example of a potential negligence situation that you have faced or someone you know has faced. Do NOT use a case that has already gone to trial and/or appeal. The example you describe may or may not actually be negligence once you apply the facts to each elementyou should be able to explain this.

* Every semester, some students think they have (or someone they know has) never experienced a potential negligence situation. Most of us have experienced potential negligence at some point, but we consciously or subconsciously choose not to sue over it. If you are struggling to come up with an example, you are likely over-thinking what negligence is. Search online for examples of negligence just to get you brainstorming for the right kind of thing.

a. Summarize the events that occurred (describe the facts). 2 points

b. Identify the plaintiff (victim) and defendant (person or business entity the victim would sue) 2 points

c. List each element of negligence, as outlined in the PowerPoint slides for Chapter 7. 4 points

**You will list 4 elements here.**

In a separate paragraph, for each element listed in (c), explain briefly what that element means in general

Then analyze the facts you listed in (a) and determine whether your plaintiff can present evidence of that element in order to make a prima facie case of negligence against the defendant.

(Due tomorrow before night)