Exercise 2
This exercise is about intent in a tort case.
The same case comes before the judge as a tort claim filed by Dan against John. Dan testifies that John opened the door very fast, hit Dan who was on the other side, and that Dan had to pay medical bills and lose a day’s work because of pain.
Can the judge order John to pay Dan for this damages?
- A. Yes, because John intended to hurt Dan.
- Sorry, but that's not the correct answer. Please select another.
- B. Yes, because even if he did not intend to hurt Dan, John should compensate Dan for John’s carelessness.
- B is correct. Dan can recover his damages from John because of John’s carelessness, even though John did not intend any harm to Dan.
- C. No, because John did not intend to hurt Dan.
- Sorry, but that's not the correct answer. Please select another.