Question

Jason borrows Matt's car for a road trip. He meets with an accident on his trip and damages Matt's car. Jason then returns the car to Matt stating that the accident is not his fault and that he is not going to pay for damages. In this scenario, Matt can sue Jason for the tort of ________.

Answer 1

Matt can sue Jason for the tort of negligence or conversion because Jason returned Matt's car damaged from an accident and refused to pay for the repairs.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given scenario, Matt can sue Jason for the tort of negligence or possibly for conversion, depending on the circumstances. Negligence is the failure to take proper care in doing something, which results in damage or injury to another. Conversion is an unauthorized act that deprives an owner of personal property without their consent. If Jason took the car with permission but then was negligent on the road, causing an accident, Matt may have grounds to sue for damages related to the repair of the car, asserting that Jason breached a duty of care while using the vehicle.