Plaintiff is injured by defendant's tiger and files a claim in ...

[sheilaspns]

Plaintiff is injured by defendant's tiger and files a claim in strict liability. The defendant says that
  plaintiff was foolish enough to stick a hand in the tiger's case. The court will
 
  A) rule that the defendant is not liable because everyone knows that tigers are dangerous
  B) characterize plaintiff's actions as being contributorily negligence and bar recovery
  C) offset damages to some degree because of the plaintiff's actions
  D) find the defendant not liable

Question 2

Which of the following could serve as a valid defense to a claim in strict liability?
 
  A) the defendant exercised the utmost duty of care
  B) the plaintiff was contributorily negligent
  C) the plaintiff assumed the risk
  D) none of the above would bar recovery for a claim in strict liability

[Dominic]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D

[sheilaspns]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Mochi]

TYSM