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swpotter12

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Li is mowing the lawn, and slips on some wet grass, so that the mower hits and kills a neighbor's
  pet. When sued, Li hopes to avoid liability by claiming never to have imagined that a lawn mower
  could cause such damage. Will this argument successfully defeat a claim of negligence?
 
  A) yes, because lawn mowers mow lawns
  B) no, because Li should be expected to know that wet grass is slippery
  C) yes, since Li had not intended to harm the neighbor's pet
  D) no, because Li has mowed lawns before

Question 2

In a claim of negligence, one question that the court needs to do is answer the question, Did the plaintiff suffer damages?
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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