Intro Flashcards
1
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Negligence intro
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Baron Alderson described it as failing to do something which the reasonable person would do or doing something which the reasonable person would not do. Blyth V Birmingham Waterworks Co
2
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Can come either
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An act or an omission and applies damage to people or property.
3
Q
Claimant must prove the defendant was negligent
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Balance of probabilities - a court is satisfied an event occured.
4
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Test for establishing a negligence claim
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- Owe the claimant a duty of care
- They breach the duty
- Breach causes reasonable foreseeable