Posted: September 7th, 2017

Which of the following provides the best reasoning and most correct conclusion regarding the likely outcome of a claim by Paula against Wazzapamani Boat & RV?

Which of the following provides the best reasoning and most correct conclusion
regarding the likely outcome of a claim by Paula against Wazzapamani Boat & RV?
(a) Paula might prevail, since negligence law recognizes a general affirmative duty
to come to the rescue of people in need.
(b) Paula will not prevail, because there is no affirmative duty to come to her rescue.
(c) Paula might prevail, since Wazzapamani Boat & RV operates a retail
establishment open to the public, therefore excepted from the general rule that
there is no affirmative duty to rescue.
(d) Paula will not prevail, because the application of res ipsa loquitor will bar her
claim.
(e) Paula will not prevail, because the application of negligence-per-se doctrine will
bar her claim..