Orlando borrows a gasoline-driven lawn edger from his neighbor, Max. Max has not used the lawn edger

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Orlando borrows a gasoline-driven lawn edger from his neighbor, Max. Max has not used the lawn edger for two years. Orlando has never owned a lawn edger and is not familiar with its use. Max previously used this edger often, and if he had made a reasonable inspection, he would have discovered that the blade was loose. Orlando is injured when the blade becomes detached while he is edging his yard.
(a) Can Orlando hold Max liable for his injuries?
(b) Would your answer be different if Orlando had rented the edger from Max and paid a fee? Explain.

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Business Law Text and Cases

ISBN: 978-0324655223

11th Edition

Authors: Kenneth W. Clarkson, Roger LeRoy Miller, Gaylord A. Jentz, F

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