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1. Who is (are) the potential defendant(s) in this case? Please list all of the people that you would name in a lawsuit. (2 marks)

Ans: Caddyshack Golf and Country Club and Larry lazy is the potential defendant. Caddyshack Golf and Country Club, Rodney Dangerlawn and Larry Lazy

2. What is the name of the action that RD could bring against each individual defendant? In other words, which tort would you sue each defendant for?

-Explain your choice of action by relating it to the specific facts of the situation.

-Discuss why each defendant would be liable based upon the facts given. (6 marks)

Ans: RD will sue the defendant for negligence. In other word, he will sue each defendant for unintentional tort. Caddyshack Golf and Country Club’s are liable because it was their responsibility to check if the golf carts were safe before the customers use it. Lazy should give them more details about the cart. Speedfreak can also be charged for drinking under the influence, because he consumed alcohol before he drove. In addition, the defense may be charged with further negligence because a previous owner had complained about the vehicle being malfunctioned.

3. Do any of the defendants have a defence against RD’s action?

-If so, what defence(s) might be pleaded by each defendant? Explain why in each case. Be specific.

-What would be the effect of each defence upon the action against that particular defendant? (4 marks)

Ans: Yes, the defendants might say RD was drunk when he was driving which is against the law.

4. Is this an example of public law or private law? Why? (2 marks)

Ans It’s a private law because RD is suing the Caddyshack Golf and Country Club who injured him. It may also be a public law because they were injured within a public vicinity.

5. Would the action be brought through the common law system or the civil law system? Why? (2 marks)

Ans: civil law because someone was injured due to negligence. The plaintiffs are seeking compensation,...