Assume a Contract Exists Between Mr

question 31

Multiple Choice

Assume a contract exists between Mr. Jones, a college professor, and his student, Mr. Smith. Jones provides a syllabus, instruction, tutoring, and assessments of learning, but Smith fails the class. Which of the following elements is absent in this case?

• A) Existence of a legal duty between the parties
• B) Failure to provide the appropriate standard of care
• C) Presence of injury or damages
• D) Evidence that the negligent act is the proximate cause of the loss

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