PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES Flashcards
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POYNER V. LOFTUS (BLIND PERSON CASE)
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Plaintiff (blind man) was injured on elevated platform because fence of bushed changed and he fell – he was not exercising reasonable care a blind person would (he did not use any aids), so defendant is not liable
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CREASY V. RUSK (CREASY CASE)
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Defendant was Alzheimers patent who injured one of his nurses in nursing home – defendant was not liable because under like circumstances did not make him liable, also the dynamic of their relationship showed defendant did not owe a duty of care to plaintiff (nurse)
