In Smith V

Multiple Choice

In Smith v. Kulig, Smith was killed when visiting his friend who rented an apartment from Kulig, when the fire escape at the back of the building collapsed under Smith, the courts held that:

A) Kulig was not liable, but the tenant could be liable for allowing Smith to use the fire escape
B) Kulig was not liable because there was no obligation to have a fire escape
C) Kulig was liable because building maintenance was inadequate
D) Kulig was liable because a property owner has an obligation to provide safe premises for tenants and their invited guests
E) none of the other choices