Asked by Carley Lambeth on Jul 24, 2024
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Joe, a concert pianist, was walking down the street when he was struck by Harry, a careless skate boarder. Joe was knocked down and crushed his hand. When Joe sued Harry for his negligence, claiming the loss of income from his profession (he could never play the piano again), Harry countered with the defence that there was no way he could have anticipated that the person he was going to hit was a concert pianist. Explain his likelihood of success in raising this defence.
Concert Pianist
A professional pianist who performs solo recitals, concertos with orchestras, and chamber music in concert halls.
Negligence
The failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances, resulting in harm or damage.
Loss of Income
A monetary loss resulting from an inability to work and earn money due to injury, disability, or other reasons.
- Understand the concept of negligence and its applicability in different scenarios.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of negligence and its applicability in different scenarios.
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