Asked by Jimmy Miller on Jul 27, 2024
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In which of the following cases is a legal duty not owed?
A) A person undertakes to rescue someone in danger
B) It would be apparent to a prudent person that the conduct was likely to cause injury
C) A person making a misstatement knew that it would be relied on by a member of a group
D) A visitor comes on your property
E) A person sees another in desperate need of assistance
Legal Duty
An obligation arising from law that requires an individual or entity to conform to a standard of conduct.
Prudent Person
An individual who exercises caution and good judgment when making decisions, often used as a standard for legal and financial decisions.
Misstatement
An error or inaccuracy in financial information or statements, which can be intentional (fraud) or unintentional.
- Ascertain situations demanding a duty of care and the criteria for negligence assessment.
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Zybrea KnightAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
A legal duty is not owed simply because a person sees another in desperate need of assistance, unless there is a specific relationship or prior conduct that creates such a duty. In general, there is no legal obligation to help a stranger in distress.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain situations demanding a duty of care and the criteria for negligence assessment.