Tyrek Has Sued Cassandra for Negligence

question 45

Essay

Tyrek has sued Cassandra for negligence.The only issue at trial is whether or not Cassandra breached the standard of care.The parties agree that the court must use the reasonable person test, but they cannot agree on the identification of the reasonable person.Is it Tyrek? Cassandra? The judge? Explain your answer and indicate why the law provides that answer.

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Definitions:

Cash Payment

The act of settling a debt or transaction by transferring money to another party.

Cash Account

A financial account that records cash transactions including receipts and payments.

Credit

A financial record that raises a liability or equity account, or reduces an asset or expenditure account.

Debit

A debit is an accounting entry that results in either an increase in assets or expenses or a decrease in liabilities or equity on a company's balance sheet.