Last month you damaged your car when its front wheels dropped into a large hole in a road which is maintained by the local council.You have learnt that the hole had been in the road for three weeks,the council knew about the problem,and it would not have been expensive to fix.Which of the following statements best expresses the council's legal position?
A) It may be liable because it knew there was a risk that could cause a loss.
B) It may be liable because road authorities are required under the common law doctrine of non- feasance to prevent damage to roads.
C) It probably is not liable because the duty of care established in the Snail in the bottle case does not extend to roads or highways.
D) It will not be liable because road authorities have been granted immunity from negligence actions since the passing of the civil liability legislation.
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