George Met with an Accident While Skiing

question 62

Multiple Choice

George met with an accident while skiing. He brings a negligence suit against Joe, who rented the skis to George. Which of the following statements is true of this scenario?

• A) If Joe is 40 percent responsible, George would be able to recover 40 percent of the damages in a state that has adopted modified comparative negligence.
• B) If Joe is 40 percent responsible, George would be able to recover 40 percent of the damages in a state that has adopted pure comparative negligence.
• C) George can recover damages even if Joe proves contributory negligence.
• D) George can recover damages if misuse of the product is proved.

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Definitions:

Material Facts

Facts that are significant or essential to the issue at hand, and that can influence a decision or outcome.

Void

Refers to an agreement or contract that is deemed legally invalid and unenforceable from the outset, as if it never existed.

Reformation

A court-ordered correction or modification of a written contract to reflect the true intentions of the parties when the contract was mistakenly drafted.

Coverage Assumptions

Speculations or estimations regarding the extent and conditions of insurance policy coverage.