Emma and Jordyn are at the lake, enjoying a beautiful day. They decide to rent a sailboat and go for a ride. Although they are both good sailors, Emma falls overboard when the safety harness on the boat breaks. Emma is not wearing a life jacket. Jordyn jumps overboard, rescues Emma and drags her back into the boat, but Emma breaks a rib in the process.

Question

1.c)Describe 1 defence that the boat company could use to reduce or avoid liability.

2) Assume that when Emma and Jordyn both left the boat, the boat drifted into a nearby dock and damaged it. Would the boat rental company be responsible for the damage to the dock?