Omission

Question 1

General Rule- an individual will not be negligent for failing to act

Answer 1

Smith v Littlewoods

Question 2

Exception- Statutory Duty

Answer 2

Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957

Question 3

Exception- Contractual Duty

Answer 3

Stansbie v Troman

Question 4

Exception-Defendant has control over claimant

Answer 4

Reeves v Commissioner of Police for Metropolis

Question 5

Exception - Assumption of Responsibility

Answer 5

Barret v MOD, Costello v CC of Northumbria, Lejonvarn v Burgess

Question 6

Exception- Defendant created a risk

Answer 6

Goldman v Hargrave