Defence Flashcards
1
Q
Contributory Negligence
A
Partial defence. Reduces damages. Law Reform Act 1945 - any damages awarded to the claimant may be reduced to the extent the claimant contributed to their own harm.
2
Q
Consent
A
Full defence. Removes D liability. No damages.
1. Full knowledge of risk involved
2. Exercised free choice
3. Volunitary accepted the risk
3
Q
Ogwo V Taylor
A
C was a firefighter who suffered burns to his upper body and the heat penetrated his protective clothing.
D owe doc to firefighter.
