A Recent Case Involved a Fight That Broke Out at the Commodore,a

question 22

Multiple Choice

A recent case involved a fight that broke out at the Commodore,a dance hall.During a break in the music,the master of ceremonies was attacked.When the Commodore's security team failed to appear,the plaintiff,Mr.Jeffrey,a patron,joined other patrons who intervened.Jeffrey was hit from behind with a chair and punched in the jaw.He sued Commodore Cabaret Ltd.,the company that managed the premises and entertainment,on these facts.Which of the following is false?

• A)The company has a duty under the Occupiers' Liability Act to take reasonable steps to ensure that patrons are reasonably safe.
• B)If the defendant argued and the court found that Jeffrey was contributorily negligent,Jeffrey would receive some damages for compensation.
• C)Jeffrey could have successfully sued the person who punched him in the jaw for the tort of negligence.
• D)Jeffrey's cause of action against the company could be framed in negligence because he could argue that the company owed him a duty of care,fell below the standard of care,and caused him foreseeable damage.
• E)If the defendant argued and the court found that Jeffrey had volunteered to take both the physical and the legal risk,Jeffrey would lose and receive no damages.

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