A Orders a Large Pitcher of Beer, as Does B

question 135

Multiple Choice

A orders a large pitcher of beer, as does B. A proceeds to drink his pitcher and half of B's. A dies of asphyxiation (drowning) . In an action by A's estate against the bar that sold the beer, the defense most applicable to the action is

• A) contributory negligence.
• B) comparative negligence.
• C) assumption of risk.
• D) last clear chance.

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