Author Question: Tracy took her English bulldog to Dr. Brown, a veterinarian, for surgery. When Tracy visited her dog ... (Read 144 times)

awywial · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Tracy took her English bulldog to Dr. Brown, a veterinarian, for surgery. When Tracy visited her dog at the veterinary hospital the evening following the surgery, the animal appeared groggy and was panting heavily. Tracy requested that the dog be monitored all night and was assured that this would be done. The dog died the next morning. Tracy filed suit claiming that she had entrusted her dog to Dr. Brown for surgical treatment on the basis of Brown's assurances that the appropriate surgery would be properly performed and the dog returned to her in a healthy condition. Tracy demanded damages in the amount of 1,200, the fair market value of the animal. What is the legal theory of recovery being asserted by Tracy?

a. Breach of a bailment contract c. Breach of an easement
b. Adverse possession d. Abandonment

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an argument in favor of the moral imperative of universal insurance coverage?

A. all citizens should have equal access to health care regardless of income.
B. National Health Insurance would drive up the cost of health care.
C. all citizens should have access to a basic minimum of health care.
D. The government should take responsibility for the health of all citizens.