Asked by TEHREEM AHMED on May 01, 2024
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In Lord v.D & J Enterprises,Inc. ,the case in the text,the court held that:
A) D & J's security measures were unreasonable in light of the risks it was aware of.
B) Lord presented sufficient evidence to withstand D & J's motion for summary judgment,and it is the jury's role to decide if D & J owed her a duty and breached that duty.
C) The armed robbery attempt during which Lord was shot would not have occurred if D & J posted a security guard at the entrance of its check cashing location.
D) Lord failed to present sufficient evidence because she should have presented the testimony of an expert.
Summary Judgment
A legal procedure in which the court makes a decision based on the facts of a case without a trial, used when there is no dispute about the facts and only a question of law is at issue.
Security Measures
Procedures or protocols implemented to ensure the protection and safety of people, assets, or information.
- Analyze the concept of duty in negligence law and its application in specific cases.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The court concluded that the trial court prematurely deprived Lord of the opportunity to present her case to a jury.The court did not determine whether she would prevail on her negligence claim,but decided that she presented sufficient evidence to withstand D & J's motion for summary judgment.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the concept of duty in negligence law and its application in specific cases.