Roy Was Doing Repair Work in the Apartment of Melinda

question 22

Multiple Choice

Roy was doing repair work in the apartment of Melinda.He saw a deep crack in the floor but did not repair it at the time.Later while working on the ceiling,his ladder got stuck in the crack,and he injured himself.Which of the following statements is true of damages in this case?

• A) Roy can impose consequential damages on Melinda.
• B) Roy can recover for injuries under the specific performance decree.
• C) Roy cannot recover for injuries that could have been easily avoided.
• D) Roy cannot recover damages till he gets an injunction.

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