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Susan, a professional soccer player, was walking down the street when she was struck by Sally, an out-of-control roller-skater, who knocked her down and crushed her foot. When Susan sued Sally for her negligence, claiming the loss of income from her profession (she could never play soccer again), Sally countered with the defence that she could not have known that Susan earned a living from playing soccer.

1. Was Sally negligent? Identify and describe each of the four elements of negligence, specifically referencing the legal tests for each, and apply those elements to this scenario.

2. If you conclude that Sally was negligent, explain her likelihood of success in raising the specific defence noted above.