Asked by Fatima Santos on May 26, 2024

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In the case in the text,Walters v.YMCA,what was the court's holding?

A) The language of the exculpatory clause was void and unenforceable as against public policy.
B) Then language of the exculpatory clause was overly broad and unenforceable as against public policy.
C) The language of the exculpatory clause was appropriate under the circumstances and Walters could not recover.
D) The language of the exculpatory clause was unenforceable because parties cannot free themselves of negligence liability.

Exculpatory Clause

An Exculpatory Clause is a contract provision that relieves one party from liability for harm or damage that could occur to the other party under the agreement.

Public Policy

Principles and standards considered to be in the public interest, which guide lawmakers and regulators.

Negligence Liability

Legal responsibility that arises from failing to act with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances.

  • Examine the role and requirements of exculpatory clauses and the legal limitations of their enforceability.
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Sudhakar KanagalaMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The court concluded that the language in the defendant's exculpatory clause was void and unenforceable as against public policy.