1. Contract/ Tort/ Land Law
2. Before answering this question, it is imperative to consider the nature of NDL's relationship to the public. Does NDL have a professional expectation? Is there a legal relationship between the two parties?
3. Start here
4. Yes
   1. Was there a breach of that duty?
      1. Yes
         1. Did the breach of duty cause John's injuries?
            1. Yes
            2. Were John's injuries foreseeable or would a reasonable man have seen the injuries as probable?
            3. No
      2. No
         1. If there was no breach, John does not have a claim against NDL
5. No
   1. If a duty of care does not exist, then NDL did not act negligently