A Pedestrian Trips and Falls on a Poorly Lit Sidewalk

question 56

Multiple Choice

A pedestrian trips and falls on a poorly lit sidewalk in front of Kate Geller's house and is injured.If the pedestrian sues for damages,which of the following parties would most likely be liable to pay the damages?

• A)the civic authority
• B)Kate Geller
• C)the residents' association of the locality
• D)the pedestrian

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Nonbinding Price Floor

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