Question: Beth is driving her car down the street when Tom, who was behind a bush, tries to run across the street. Beths car strikes Tom.

  1. Beth is driving her car down the street when Tom, who was behind a bush, tries to run across the street. Beths car strikes Tom. Beth knew that her cars brakes were bad, she had no time to apply the brakes because Tom suddenly jumped in front of her car.

  1. Beth had a breach of duty but no actual cause.
  2. Beth is partially responsible because of comparative negligence.
  3. Tom is the only negligent party to this happening.
  4. None of the above.

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