Background Information: Jack owns a pub. One evening, Jim, a friend, comes into the pub and orders a drink. Over a period of approximately two hours, Jim orders and drinks a variety of alcoholic beverages. Shortly before the pub closes, Jim pays for his drinks and leaves the pub. Jim gets into his car and drives away. On his way home, Jim is involved in a motor vehicle accident. Assignment Questions:

1. Explain the nature of the tort that Jack would be found to have committed.

2. Are there any defences available to Jack? Explain what these defences are.