Asked by Enock Mutai on May 25, 2024
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Under ______, a bar owner or bartender may be held liable for injuries caused by a person who became intoxicated while drinking at the bar or who was already intoxicated when served by the bartender.
A) dram shop acts
B) Good Samaritan statutes
C) bar owner liability acts
D) defamation acts
Dram Shop Acts
Laws that hold alcoholic beverage servers legally responsible for harm that intoxicated or underage patrons cause after being served alcohol.
- Gain an understanding of negligence principles and the defense strategies linked to it.
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Fernanda MorenoMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Dram shop acts are laws that hold alcohol-serving establishments liable for harm caused by their intoxicated patrons. These laws apply to bars, taverns, and other places where alcohol is served, making them responsible if they serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated individuals or minors who subsequently cause harm to others.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of negligence principles and the defense strategies linked to it.