Key Concepts

Question 1

Breach

Answer 1

When a duty of care has not been upheld. Either a break or failure to fulfil a duty or obligation

Question 2

Causation

Answer 2

Is the direct link between two events.

Event 1 must be the reason that Event 2 happened

Question 3

Loss

Answer 3

A type of harm suffered by a person, such as

• Economic or financial
• Property damage
• Personal injury
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of amenity (loss of enjoyment in life)

Question 4

Limitation of actions

Answer 4

Is the restriction on bringing a civil claim after a certain amount of time