Duty of Care (AO1) Flashcards

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1
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Where can negligence be applied?

A

In situations where a person is injured or his property is damaged

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2
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What is the tort of negligence used as?

A

The basis of the claim

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3
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What is the main aim of the court case using negligence?

A

To prove that the defendant is at fault by acting negligently and causing the accident that caused damage to the claimant

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Courts or judge decide negligence with three factors, what are they?

A

-if there is a relationship between the claimant and the defendant
-The defendant does something or fails to do something
-Breach of duty causes damage to claimant

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What is a duty of care?

A

A legal relationship established between the claimant and the defendant

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The test to establish a duty of care is decided differently in which two circumstances?

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-Facts are a novel situation
-Case facts are similar to an existing duty of care

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