Link Negligently Ran His Car into John,causing $50,000 in Injuries

question 44

Multiple Choice

Link negligently ran his car into John,causing $50,000 in injuries.Link was intoxicated at the time of the accident.Can Link discharge this debt in bankruptcy?

• A)Yes,claims based on negligence are dischargeable.
• B)Yes,as long as he didn't intend to hit John's car.
• C)No,such claims are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
• D)No,because Link breached a fiduciary duty.

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