Unit 2 Outcome 1 - Negligence

Question 1

Explain negligence

Answer 1

Doing or not doing something a reasonable person would or would not do in circumstances which causes harm or loss to another person

Question 2

What are the principles of negligence

Answer 2

• wrongdoer owes duty of care to wronged
• duty of care was breached
• breach of duty of care caused loss or damaged
• wronged person has suffered loss or damage