Hunt v Severs Case: Negligence and Damages
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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?

  • A third party
  • The defendant (correct)
  • The hospital
  • The claimant
  • 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?

    <p>Both the hospital travel expenses and the value of the caring services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the defendant argue about the rule of recoverable damages?

    <p>It should be different when services are provided by the defendant themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the House of Lords hold in favour of?

    <p>The defendant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a claimant recover according to the case?

    <p>The value of services provided by a third party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the case authority for?

    <p>A claimant can recover the value of third-party services voluntarily and gratuitously rendered to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can a claimant not recover the value of the caring services provided by the defendant?

    <p>Because the services were provided by the defendant themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the costs incurred by the defendant visiting or looking after the claimant?

    <p>The claimant cannot recover these costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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