Salman, a High-School Senior, Bit into a Chicken Bone in a Chicken

question 26

Essay

Salman, a high-school senior, bit into a chicken bone in a chicken burger in his high-school cafeteria. He had difficulty in breathing, and with some effort, expelled a small bone from his throat. He hurt his esophagus and had to be hospitalized for a few days. Salman brought suit against the school, claiming breach of warranty of merchantability in the food served to him in the cafeteria. What test should be applied to determine whether there was a breach of warranty of merchantability because of the presence of a bone in the meal served to Salman?

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Interest Rate

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The percentage of the principal amount that is paid as interest for a specific period.