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A was employed with the municipality to repair the street lights of the park. Then once in the middle of repairing one light he got a call and left the operating system on the pole and light open. A child came nearby and got electrocuted. A is liable for

Option: 1

a is liable for causing death by negligence


Option: 2

A is liable for culpable homicide


Option: 3

A is liable for murder


Option: 4

A is not liable at all


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For committing a negligent act, there must be some duty on the part of the defendant. Here it is important to understand whether the defendant has taken legal duty of care towards the plaintiff.  Hence, Option A is correct

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