When playing soccer, two players go for the ball at the same time. Player A misses the ball and kicks Player B, whose leg is broken. If B sues A for negligence, A's defense will likely be:
A) privilege
B) defense of property
C) consent
D) self-defense
E) all of the other choices may be defenses

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In this scenario, Player B did not give consent to being kicked and Player A did not have the privilege to do so. Additionally, Player A was not defending their own property or themselves. The only possible defense would be if Player A could argue that they were not negligent, but that would require evidence that they acted reasonably and without careless disregard for the safety of others. Therefore, the best choice for A's defense is consent, as long as there is evidence that Player B understood and agreed to the risks involved in playing soccer.

When Playing Soccer, Two Players Go for the Ball at the Same