Schwartz had been troubled by burglars, so he installed a trap in his building with a shotgun

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Schwartz had 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 legs when the shotgun discharged.

Sam thereupon brought suit against Schwartz for damages. What defenses might Schwartz offer? Do you believe that a court would permit recovery under such circumstances?

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Fundamentals Of Risk And Insurance

ISBN: 978-1118534007

11th Edition

Authors: Emmett J. Vaughan ,Therese M. Vaughan

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