Asked by Im sorry Sorry i am. on Sep 30, 2024
Troika Corp.owns an apartment complex at which break-ins and prior instances of criminal activity had occurred.However,no security-related measures have been adopted.As a result,a criminal intruder easily enters the complex and physically attacks a tenant.Which of the following is true?
A) Troika has no liability for breach of duty.
B) Troika is liable only for actual cause.
C) Troika is liable only for proximate cause.
D) Troika is liable for proximate and actual cause.
Criminal Intruder
An individual who unlawfully enters a space with the intent to commit a criminal offense.
Proximate Cause
A legal concept that relates the actions of a party to the consequences faced by another, establishing a direct link between the conduct and the injury.
Actual Cause
Also known as "cause in fact," it refers to a direct action that resulted in harm or damage, forming a necessary link between the injury and the defendant's actions.
- Comprehend the unique responsibilities in cases such as liability for property conditions and the obligations of property owners towards those invited and those with permission to enter.
- Comprehend the role of proximate cause in negligence litigation and its impact on determining responsibility.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the unique responsibilities in cases such as liability for property conditions and the obligations of property owners towards those invited and those with permission to enter.
- Comprehend the role of proximate cause in negligence litigation and its impact on determining responsibility.
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