Chapter 27

Schwartz has been troubled by burglars, so he installed a trap in his building with a shotgun rigged to fire when an intruder opened the door. Sam burglar broke into the building and lost both of his legs when the shotgun discharged. Sam thereafter brought suit against Schwartz for damages. What defense might Schwartz have? Do you believe that a court would permit recovery under such circumstances? Also, please respond to another student's post.