Assume a Contract Exists Between Mr

Multiple Choice

Assume a contract exists between Mr. Jones, a college professor, and his student, Mr. Smith. Jones provides a syllabus, instruction, tutoring, and assessments of learning, but Smith fails the class. Which of the following elements is absent in this case?

A) Existence of a legal duty between the parties
B) Failure to provide the appropriate standard of care
C) Presence of injury or damages
D) Evidence that the negligent act is the proximate cause of the loss