Reference no: EM133410658

Questions

1. Susan purchases a new food processor. She is injured the first time she uses it when she attempts to dislodge a piece of food which has become jammed in the machine while it is still running in spite of the clear warning on the machine that this should not be done. If Susan sues the manufacturer, which of the following will the manufacturer use to defeat her claim?

a) Assumption of Risk

b) Contributory Negligence

c) Privilege d) Proximate Cause

e) Possibly a & b

2. Everglades Resort feed alligators "fish guts" off the end of their dock so their guests may easily observe the gators. If a strict liable lawsuit arises the most difficult aspect to prove might be:

a) is the gator a wild animal.

b) was the guest contributorily negligent.

c) did the resort possess the gator or was it free roaming.

d) did the resort breach its duty of care.

3. Everglades Resort feed alligators "fish guts" off the end of their dock so their guests may easily observe the gators and while ten guests are on the dock it collapses and several guests are injured by the collapse but not directly from the alligators. Which of the following actions may arise?

a) Negligence

b) Negligent infliction of emotional distress

c) Strict liability

d) a and b only

e) a, b and c

4. Robert, the owner of a wildlife park, carelessly forgets to lock an elephant in its cage. The elephant escapes and runs through May's yard, frightening her and damaging her plants. May can sue Robert for:

a) strict liability

b) negligence

c) negligence and strict liability

d) none of the above