Smith and Roberson’s Business Law
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ISBN: 9781337094757
Author: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 11CP
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Person H fell on the grocery store HE due to the puddle of water. The manager of store was aware of the puddle and tried to mope this numerous times. Person H takes an action to recuperate compensations for wounds sustained in the fall.
To discuss: Whether store is negligent in its conduct.
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