A lends B a horse he knows is vicious, saying nothing. B is hurt. Liable:
AB, for riding the horse
BNobody, the loan was free
CA, for non-disclosure
DA, only if B paid hire
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A, for non-disclosure
A knew the horse was vicious and did not disclose it, so A answers for the injury under the rule on known faults.
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