Nick sees Opal,a stranger,in peril,but does not attempt to rescue her.Opal could successfully sue Nick for

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In order for Opal to successfully sue Nick, she would have to prove that he had a legal duty to rescue her, and that he breached that duty by not attempting to rescue her. However, in most jurisdictions, there is no general duty to rescue strangers. Therefore, Opal would not be able to successfully sue Nick for his failure to rescue her. Negligence per se, the "danger invites rescue" doctrine, and res ipsa loquitur are all legal concepts that are not applicable to this scenario.

Nick Sees Opal,a Stranger,in Peril,but Does Not Attempt to Rescue