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What was the claimant doing when they were seriously injured?
What was the claimant doing when they were seriously injured?
- Riding in a car
- Walking on the street
- Playing a sport
- Riding in the pillion of a motorcycle (correct)
Who admitted liability in the negligence action?
Who admitted liability in the negligence action?
- A third party
- The defendant (correct)
- The hospital
- The claimant
What was the defendant disputing in the negligence action?
What was the defendant disputing in the negligence action?
- The identity of the claimant
- The severity of the claimant's injuries
- Which damages were recoverable (correct)
- Who was responsible for the accident
What did the claimant argue should be recoverable?
What did the claimant argue should be recoverable?
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What did the defendant argue about the rule of recoverable damages?
What did the defendant argue about the rule of recoverable damages?
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What did the House of Lords hold in favour of?
What did the House of Lords hold in favour of?
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What can a claimant recover according to the case?
What can a claimant recover according to the case?
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What is the case authority for?
What is the case authority for?
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Why can a claimant not recover the value of the caring services provided by the defendant?
Why can a claimant not recover the value of the caring services provided by the defendant?
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What is true about the costs incurred by the defendant visiting or looking after the claimant?
What is true about the costs incurred by the defendant visiting or looking after the claimant?
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