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Chapter 6, Problem 8BCP
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Case summary: The firm DSC and RR, located in NKB park, are owned by the person P and S. They have outstanding loan from the bank F. The bank F dispatched one of its employees SG to pass Christmas greeting to P and S. The person SG met an accident at NKB park premises because of a not painted and not clearly marked wheel stop.
To find: The liability of NKB park for negligence.
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