Question

Dave should have known the person was a minor, or did not ask for proof of age when he should have. this is called

Answer 1

Dave's actions can be considered as negligence. It is because he fails to do his responsibilities like how he didn't know that the person was a minor, he could have sold him things that are not appropriate in his or her age, like for example, alcohol. In Dave's actions, he could face serious consequences, worst, he could be imprisoned.

Answer 2

This is the NEGLIGENCE on the part of Dave. If he sold alcohol to the minor, Dave can face the charges of criminal negligence. If it was a property contract, or anything similar to that, then Dve will be charged under civil negligence. He will face the charges even what he did was not intentional.