Wyatt and Sally Started a Charcoal Fire for Sally's Backyard

question 52

Multiple Choice

Wyatt and Sally started a charcoal fire for Sally's backyard barbecue and left it uncovered.Then Sally went into the kitchen to make hamburger patties.While Sally was inside,Wyatt backed up to catch a football and hit the grill,knocking the coals onto his feet.In a modified comparative negligence state,who is liable?

• A) Sally is liable for ALL of Wyatt's injuries.
• B) If Sally is found negligent,Sally is liable for a proportionate share of Wyatt's injuries unless Wyatt's negligence was as great as or greater than Sally's.
• C) Sally is not liable for any of Wyatt's injuries.
• D) Sally is liable for Wyatt's injuries only if Wyatt was more negligent than Sally.

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