State X Has a Law Requiring That All Cars Have

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Essay

State X has a law requiring that all cars have a functioning muffler.The law's sole purpose is to protect all the state's citizens against noise pollution.Donna violates the law when her muffler falls off her car while she is driving on a busy freeway.Pete,a citizen of State X,suffers damage to his car when it is damaged after colliding with the muffler.Pete sues Donna under the theory of negligence per se.Will he recover? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Wheel Seal

A device used to seal the gap between the wheel and the axle, preventing contamination and leakage of lubricants, thus protecting the bearing.

Friction Facings

Friction facings are materials applied to the surfaces of clutches, brakes, and other components where friction is used to transmit or impede motion, providing the necessary resistance for operation.

Secondary Circuit

An electrical or hydraulic system that operates independently or as a supportive function to the primary system.

Pressure Gauge

An instrument used to measure the pressure of a liquid or gas within a system, often calibrated in units of force per unit area.