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You (student)own property (a condo) in Red Deer.The property is currently vacant but you would like to get a renter in as soon as possible.A
You (student)own property (a condo) in Red Deer.The property is currently vacant but you would like to get a renter in as soon as possible.A pipe burst in the kitchen last night and you had to call a plumber (Joe) in to fix the pipe.Joe charges $100.00/hr. for his plumbing services.You are very cost conscious so you are very clear with Joe to just make the repairs and you'll take care of the rest (clean up, painting, taking out garbage etc.).Joe arrives and fixes the pipe and starts toclean up the mess.Joe finds a plasticcontainer marked"Cleaner," under the kitchen sink. He starts to use it but finds that he is getting dizzy and his hands are badly irritated. He stops using the cleaner and leaves, but it is too late. He loses several layers of skin off of his hands and misses 9 months of work.Plus, Joe develops lung issues and can never be an elite cyclist again and a participant in the Tour deFrance.
It turns out the "Cleaner" is corrosive and should only be used withgloves on and while wearing a face mask.
Can Joe sue you? Explainyour answer. (2 marks)
What arguments could you make against Joe'sclaim if you feel he could sue you? (1 mark)
What kind of remedy can Joe sue for, if he can sue? (1 mark)
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