negligence- duty of care Flashcards
1
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who defined this
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Baron Alderson
1
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negligence definition
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failure to take proper care over something
2
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what did Baron Alderson define this as
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’failing to do something which the reasonable person would do, or doing something which the reasonable person would not do’
3
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can negligence be done through an act or omission
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both
4
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what 3 things need to be proven in negligence
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Duty of care
Breach of duty
Causation of damage
5
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what is it meant by duty of care
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to establish a legal relationship between the parties. A duty of care is a responsibility to look out for someone’s wellbeing.
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