Jimmy has in his backyard a swimming pool in which he raises several dangerous species of sharks.The pool does not have a fence around it and neighborhood children frequently visit to watch the sharks without Jimmy's permission.Billy, a 16 year old, made a bet with several of the neighborhood children that he could swim the length of the pool without being injured by the sharks.Billy lost the bet.Now Billy sues Jimmy for his injuries.

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Billy was a trespasser because he entered Jimmy's property without permission or lawful authority. As a result, he cannot recover for his injuries under the law. Additionally, Jimmy did not owe Billy a duty of care because he was not an invitee or licensee who was on the property for a lawful purpose.

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