An Iowa state statute requires amusement parks to maintain equipment in specific condition for the protection of patrons. Jack's Fun Park fails to maintain its equipment. Key, a patron, is injured. Jack's has committed
A) a dram shop act.
B) contributory negligence.
C) negligence per se.
D) res ipsa loquitur.

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The situation described is an example of negligence per se because Jack's Fun Park violated a state statute by failing to maintain its equipment, which caused injury to a patron. Essentially, the violation of the statute serves as evidence of negligence, making it easier for Key to prove his case.

An Iowa State Statute Requires Amusement Parks to Maintain Equipment