Breach of Duty Flashcards
1
Q
Standard of reasonable man in the same circumstances
A
(Blyth v Birmingham Waterworks)
2
Q
People judged by different standards?
A
Children - Judged against other children in same circumstances (Mullins v Richard’s)
Professional - Judged against other professional in same circumstance.
(Bolem v Friern)
3
Q
Standard of care ( 4 Factors )
A
Likely good of harm and injury
Seriousness of consequence
Cost of reasonable precautions
Social Utility
4
Q
Likelihood of harm and injury
A
( Bolton v Stone )
5
Q
Seriousness of consequence
A
( Paris v Stepney )
6
Q
Cost of precautions
A
( Latimer v AEC )
7
Q
Social Utility
A
( Watt v Herts CC )
