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Bob, a weak swimmer, ignored warning signs in a recreational swimming area and went into deep water. He soon grew tired and realized that he could not make it back to shore. Seeing Kelly, he cried out for help. Kelly, however, ignored the pleas. Bob was finally saved by Dorothy, but suffered brain damage from being submerged during the ordeal. Bob now sues Kelly in a Maryland court for negligence for failing to try to save him. Bob will

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Answer:lose because Kelly had no legal duty to rescue him

Explanation:Legal duty will mean that Kelly is in a position in which she is obligated by law to help Bob, which in this case there is no legal obligation over Kelly to help Bob.

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