The Door to a Hotel Elevator Shaft Was Left Open

question 14

Multiple Choice

The door to a hotel elevator shaft was left open while the elevator was undergoing repairs. No warning signs were placed near or around the elevator. A guest fell into the shaft and was injured. Which of the following correctly describes the hotel's liability?

• A) The hotel will be liable.
• B) There is no negligence on the part of the hotel, and therefore it will not be held liable.
• C) The hotel will not be liable because the guest assumed the risk.
• D) The hotel will not be liable because the guest is contributorily negligent.

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Definitions:

Class

A taxonomic category made up of related orders.

Taxonomy

The science of classifying organisms into categories such as species, genera, families, etc., based on shared characteristics and genetic relationships.

Systematics

The scientific study of the diversity of organisms and their evolutionary relationships. Taxonomy is an aspect of systematics. See taxonomy.

Binomial

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