Negligence Flashcards
1
Q
What is being negligent
A
Failing to measure up to the standard of a reasonable person
2
Q
What type of test is used for negligence
A
Objective
3
Q
Offence of driving without due care under which act looks at what
A
s3 road traffic act
Looks at D driving and measures up to the standard of a reasonable driver
4
Q
For civil negligence what is the standard of proof
A
Balance of probabilities
5
Q
For criminal negligence what standard of proof
A
Beyond reasonable doubt
6
Q
What men’s rea is needed for gross negligence manslaughter
A
Gross negligence
7
Q
What type of offence are most negligence
A
Civil