Solomon filed a complaint stating, "I went over to my neighbor Garcia's house and he refused to let me borrow his lawn mower. A possible buyer of my house came over that evening and, when she saw my unkept lawn decided not to buy the house. I demand $2,000 from Garcia because he would not let me use his lawn mower and cost me a sure sale." Solomon
A)has stated a cause of action for fraud.
B)has stated a cause of action for negligence.
C)has stated a cause of action conversion.
D)has no tort claim.

Question

Solomon filed a complaint stating, "I went over to my neighbor Garcia's house and he refused to let me borrow his lawn mower. A possible buyer of my house came over that evening and, when she saw my unkept lawn decided not to buy the house. I demand $2,000 from Garcia because he would not let me use his lawn mower and cost me a sure sale." Solomon
A)has stated a cause of action for fraud.
B)has stated a cause of action for negligence.
C)has stated a cause of action conversion.
D)has no tort claim.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Solomon's complaint does not establish a legal basis for a tort claim against Garcia. There is no legal obligation for Garcia to lend his lawn mower, and refusing to do so does not constitute fraud, negligence, or conversion.

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