alleryStart learning →Mrs Donoghue could not sue under the contract for a bottle with a snail, so she sued the maker in
ABreach of contract
BEquitable estoppel
CTort of negligence
DCriminal liability
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Tort of negligence
Her friend bought the drink, so she lacked privity, and the manufacturer's breach of a duty of care gave her a tort claim.
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