Al Bought a Case of Beer Because His Friends Were

question 43

Multiple Choice

Al bought a case of beer because his friends were coming over to watch the Grey Cup game. During the game, Al opened a beer, poured about a third of it into Bob's glass, and handed the can to Chuck. Bob noticed the strange orange colour of the beer and called everyone's attention to it; unfortunately, Chuck had drunk most of the beer from the can before he heard Bob. There had been a small battery in the can that contaminated the beer. Chuck was seriously injured. On these facts, which of the following is true?

• A) Since Chuck did not buy the beer, he has no cause of action against anyone.
• B) Chuck could sue Al successfully for negligence because Al handed the contaminated beer to Chuck.
• C) Bob could sue Al successfully for negligence because Al poured the contaminated beer in Bob's glass.
• D) Because Chuck did not buy the beer, he could not sue the seller for breach of contract, but he could sue the beer manufacturer in tort.
• E) Bob could successfully sue the manufacturer for negligence because he need only prove that the manufacturer owed him a duty of care and need not prove damages.

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