Brodie v Singleton Shire Council 2001 Flashcards
1
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Summary
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Brodie was injured when an old, somewhat unkept bridge, collapsed under the weight of his truck.
2
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Relevant part of Law
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Former precedent provided immunity that protected highway authorities from actions in negligence for failing to repair a road.
3
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Issue
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Serious injury to a person using it was foreseeable.
4
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Key Outcome
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High Court overruled lower court’s precedent and state that Councils should be subject to the same negligence rules.
