In Goggin v. New State Ballroom (dancer was injured in a crowded ballroom in Boston on St. Patrick's Day), the court held that?

A. ?the ballroom was liable for negligently supervising the dance floor.
B. ?the ballroom was not liable because the dancer was dancing inappropriately.
C. ?without negligence, the ballroom is not liable for injuries caused by third parties to its patrons.
D. ?there was no liability because a person of ordinary intelligence could tell it was dangerous to be on the dance floor that night.


Answer: C

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