Resulting Damage Flashcards

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In this case it must be proven that D’s breach caused the resulting damage to C, and that the damage was a direct result of D’s actions and that the damage was foreseeable and not too remote. What test and case apply here?

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The “but for” test and the case of Barnett v Chelsea Hospital

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In this case the damage was/was not reasonably foreseeable (and not too remote)- What is the case for this?

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The Wagon Mound

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The thin skull rule may also apply, which case applies?

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Smith v Leech Brain and Co

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