Jenna and Taryn Were Involved in an Automobile Collision in a Shopping

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Essay

Jenna and Taryn were involved in an automobile collision in a shopping mall parking lot. Jenna was driving 35 Kilometers per hour in a posted 20 Kilometers per hour zone. Taryn failed to observe a caution sign before crossing a traffic lane. Jenna sued Taryn for compensatory and punitive damages. Will Jenna win? What will be Jenna's theory of recovery? Will Taryn have any defenses to Jenna's claim?

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