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Question 40 Jean Claude carelessly leaves his skis in a position where they start to slide down a ski slope. The left ski hits a
Question 40
Jean Claude carelessly leaves his skis in a position where they start to slide down a ski slope. The left ski hits a skier at the bottom of the hill breaking his ankle. The right ski hits a snow pile and is projected through the window of a passing car injuring the driver. The car swerves hitting a power pole knocking out power to the lodge. Toivo, a guest at the lodge, is taking a shower when the power goes out. Groping in the dark, trying to leave the bathroom, he breaks his big toe. The primary issue, if all injured parties sue is:
a) | Duty of Care |
b) | Breach |
c) | Causation |
d) | Damages |
Question 41
Who is least likely to win their case against Jean Claude?
a) | Skier with the broken ankle. |
b) | Injured car driver |
c) | Toivo |
Question 42
If a person sees the injured driver in the car needs immediate help but is concerned about the downed electric lines, she may:
a) | decline to attempt to get to the driver because of the danger of the downed electric lines. |
b) | attempt to help and unless negligent herself will be afforded some protection by the Good Samaritan Statute. |
c) | can leave the victim and attempt to get help. |
d) | all of the above |
Question 43
Contributory (Comparative) Negligence requires that the plaintiff must have acted like?
a) | An ORPP/USC |
b) | A professional |
c) | Greater than an ORPP/USC |
d) | The Strict Liability Standard of Care |
Question 44
Mary is walking her dog without a leash. The dog chases a cat and runs through a neighbors yard trampling rose bushes. The cat runs under an outdoor grill. The dog knocks over the grill, starting a fire, which spreads to a nearby school. the element of a negligence action that would limit Mary's liability is?
a) | Intent |
b) | Causation (foreseeability) |
c) | Privilege |
d) | Consistency |
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