A tiger gets loose from the tent of a circus and mauls a passerby. The circus claims it has always treated the animal well and that it was not at all negligent in its handling of the animal. The circus has no liability for the injury caused by the animal.

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Final Answer : False, Explanation :  The circus may still be held liable for the injury caused by the animal under the legal principle of strict liability, which holds owners responsible for any harm caused by their animals regardless of negligence or intention. The circus may also be held liable if it can be shown that it was negligent in its handling or care of the animal.

A tiger gets loose from the tent of a circus and mauls a passerby. The circus claims it has always treated the animal well and that it was not at all negligent in its handling of the animal. The circus has no liability for the injury caused by the animal.

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