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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

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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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