A Hurricane Was Expected in the Vicinity of a Hotel

question 7

Multiple Choice

A hurricane was expected in the vicinity of a hotel. The police ordered everyone within a 25-mile radius to evacuate, and television stations broadcast the plans for evacuation. The hotel ignored the warnings and did not inform its guests of the evacuation directive. As a result, the hurricane caused extensive damage to guests' property. Is the hotel liable for the loss under these circumstances?

• A) No, a hotel is not liable when the cause of the damage was an act of God.
• B) No, a hotel has no liability for guests' property.
• C) Yes, a hotel is liable when it could have avoided the damage by the exercise of reasonable care.
• D) Yes, a hotel is absolutely liable for all loss caused to guests' property when they are at the inn.

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Definitions:

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