Walter and Wanda, strangers to each other, are traveling on a crowded commuter bus during rush...

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Walter and Wanda, strangers to each other, are traveling on a crowded commuter bus during rush hour. Walter is seated; Wanda is standing. The bus stops abruptly, causing Wanda accidentally to crash into Walter, and Walter is injured. If Walter sues Wanda for battery, will he likely win? O No, because Wanda did not intentionally crash into Walter O Yes, because Walter experienced injuries from Wanda crashing into him O Yes, because Wanda acted carelessly and should have held on to something O No, because Walter assumed the risk by deciding to ride the bus O No, because Walter could have gotten out of Wanda's way Walter and Wanda, strangers to each other, are traveling on a crowded commuter bus during rush hour. Walter is seated; Wanda is standing. The bus stops abruptly, causing Wanda accidentally to crash into Walter, and Walter is injured. If Walter sues Wanda for battery, will he likely win? O No, because Wanda did not intentionally crash into Walter O Yes, because Walter experienced injuries from Wanda crashing into him O Yes, because Wanda acted carelessly and should have held on to something O No, because Walter assumed the risk by deciding to ride the bus O No, because Walter could have gotten out of Wanda's way

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