In Goggin V

question 10

Multiple Choice

In Goggin v. New State Ballroom (dancer was injured in a crowded ballroom in Boston on St. Patrick's Day) , the court held that

• A) the ballroom was liable for negligently supervising the dance floor.
• B) the ballroom was not liable because the dancer was dancing inappropriately.
• C) without negligence, the ballroom is not liable for injuries caused by third parties to its patrons.
• D) there was no liability because a person of ordinary intelligence could tell it was dangerous to be on the dance floor that night.

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