Defences- contributory negligence- COMPLETE Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main defences to negligence?
A
-Contributory negligence.
-Consent.
2
Q
What is contributory negligence?
A
-When the C is partly to blame for the damage that they’ve sustained.
3
Q
What act outlines contributory negligence?
A
-The law reform (contributory negligence) act 1945
4
Q
What does the success of contributory negligence mean?
A
-Damages reduced according to how much C’s contributed to own harm.
-This will be directed by a judge.
5
Q
Which cases relate to contributory negligence?
A
-Hayer V Hanow urban district council.
-Jayes V IMI
6
Q
Hayer V Hanow urban district council.
A
-Amount set by judge and then reduce it by percent C is responsible.
7
Q
Jaynes V IMI
A
-100% reduction if it was completely C’s fault.
