Cal Sprayed Pesticide on His Crops in a Very Careful

question 29

Multiple Choice

Cal sprayed pesticide on his crops in a very careful manner on a windless day.Nevertheless,some of the pesticide spray fell on his neighbor's side of the fence and contaminated the feed for the chickens.The chickens died,and the neighbor sues.What is the likely result?

• A) Cal is not liable because he was not negligent in his spraying operation.
• B) Cal is not liable because the neighbor assumed the risk of damage to the feed by placing it so close to the fence.
• C) Cal is liable because spraying pesticides is an abnormally dangerous activity.
• D) Cal is not liable for the damage because of contributory negligence.

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Definitions:

Extraordinary Duties

Obligations that go beyond the normal responsibilities typically expected in a scenario or role, especially in legal or moral contexts.

Bailments

The giving of possession of goods or property by one individual (the bailor) to another (the bailee) for a specific purpose, with the agreement that the goods will be returned.

Fee Simple

The most complete form of property ownership, giving the owner absolute control over the land and the right to use it indefinitely.

Estates

A legal term referring to a person's property, assets, and liabilities at the time of their death.