A contract between Kim and Larry to lease residential property contains an exculpatory clause. This clause is
A)nforceable as a matter of public policy.
B)enforceable if either party is in a business important to the pub-lic.
C)enforceable if an event occurs to which the clause applies.
D)generally unenforceable.

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Exculpatory clauses, which attempt to relieve a party from liability for its own negligence, are generally disfavored and unenforceable. They are viewed as contrary to public policy because they encourage negligent conduct and deprive individuals of their legal rights.

A Contract Between Kim and Larry to Lease Residential Property