Nick sees Opal,a stranger,in peril,but does not attempt to rescue her.Opal could successfully sue Nick for
A)negligence per se.
B) nothing.
C)a violation of the "danger invites" rescue doctrine.
D)a violation of a Good Samaritan statute.

Question

Nick sees Opal,a stranger,in peril,but does not attempt to rescue her.Opal could successfully sue Nick for
A)negligence per se. 
B) nothing.
C)a violation of the "danger invites" rescue doctrine.
D)a violation of a Good Samaritan statute.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nick has no legal duty to rescue Opal and therefore cannot be sued for failing to do so. There is no negligence, violation of a legal doctrine or statute in this scenario, as there was no preexisting duty or relationship between Nick and Opal.

Nick Sees Opal,a Stranger,in Peril,but Does Not Attempt to Rescue