Gregory went to Collegiate Sports Ltd. with his dad, who asked for some shoes for Gregory suitable for playing squash. Gregory was given a pair of running shoes suitable only for jogging. His dad paid with cash. That evening, wearing the new shoes while playing squash, Gregory broke his ankle. As a result of his injury, Gregory lost a valuable scholarship and had to endure multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. Gregory and his family are furious and want someone to pay. They know that they cannot sue for negligence, but are hoping that there is a recourse in contract law.

• What is the legal issue? • What is the legal test? • Arguments for the plaintiff? • Arguments for the defendant?

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What is the legal issue Negligence is a legal term that refers to a failure to uphold ones duty of care In the case of Gregory and his family they are not able to sue for negligence because Gregory an... View the full answer