Defences Contributory Negligence Flashcards
1
Q
What is Contributory Negligence?
A
A partial defence
2
Q
What allows damages to be reduced if C contributes to the injury
A
The Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945
3
Q
What does The Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945 say?
A
This allows damages to be reduced if C contributes to the injury.
4
Q
What does Sayers v Harlow show?
A
C’s actions were foolish and reduced the damages awarded.
