A Pedestrian Trips and Falls on a Poorly Lighted Sidewalk

question 12

Multiple Choice

A pedestrian trips and falls on a poorly lighted sidewalk in front of Kate Geller's house and is injured. If the pedestrian sues for damages, which of the following parties would be liable to pay the damages?

• A) the civic authority
• B) Kate Geller
• C) the residents' association of the locality
• D) the pedestrian

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Wage Differences

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Wage Differential

The variation in wages received by individuals due to differences in job characteristics, location, industry, or within the same organization.

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