Ralph's Cat Is Very Friendly Except When a Stranger Touches

question 20

Multiple Choice

Ralph's cat is very friendly except when a stranger touches its tail.One day a stranger tries to pet the cat but is badly scratched when the petting includes the cat's tail.

• A)Ralph is strictly liable for the injury caused by the cat if Ralph was negligent in preventing the injury.
• B)Ralph is strictly liable for the injury caused by the cat because the cat's tendency to injure people takes it out of the category of domestic animals.
• C)Ralph is strictly liable for the injury caused by the cat if Ralph knew that the cat had caused similar injuries in the past.
• D)Ralph is strictly liable for the injury caused by the cat if the cat did not have a dangerous propensity.

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