You Are Directed to Look Over a Complaint for Negligence

question 103

Essay

You are directed to look over a complaint for negligence. The body of the complaint reads as follows:
a. On March 22, _, Defendant owned and operated the Bay View Motel.
b. On that date Plaintiff was descending a stairway at the motel, and as a result of Defendant's conduct, tripped and fell down the stairway.
c. As a result of Defendant's conduct, Plaintiff suffered a broken wrist, a brain concussion, and numerous bruises over much of his body.
d. Because of the above injuries, Plaintiff had extensive medical bills and lost six weeks of work, to the sum of $25,000.
Using the method suggested in the Determining What to Attack section, determine if the body of this complaint is defective, and if so, why. Explain how the syllogism method of finding defects applies to this case. Be prepared to defend your conclusion.

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