John Rodriques, a Landlord, Knowingly Put a Dangerous High Level

question 28

Multiple Choice

John Rodriques, a landlord, knowingly put a dangerous high level of chlorine in the pool in his apartment building to discourage use of it. Anna, a tenant, became ill as a result. Which of the following is TRUE? The landlord has

• A)committed the tort of battery.
• B)not committed the tort of battery because he didn't touch the tenant.
• C)committed the tort of negligence.
• D)committed the tort of assault
• E)not committed any tort. He is exercising his property rights.

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Electrical Charge

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