Chapter 7

Question 1

In Negligence claims there was a duty

Answer 1

owed to the plaintiff

Question 2

Contributory negligence

Answer 2

is plaintiff’s failure to exercise reasonable care for her own safety

Question 3

Assumption of risk is

Answer 3

plaintiff’s voluntary consent to known danger

Question 4

Exculpatory clause

Answer 4

part of a contract that prevents one party from holding the other party liable for damages related to the contract.

Question 5

The causation element requires proof of

Answer 5

actual cause and proximate cause

Question 6

A property owner or tenant must exercise reasonable care for the safety of his/her:

Answer 6

Invitees