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In the case of The Wagon Mound (No. 2), the Privy Council ruled that the defendant was not liable for damages because:
In the case of The Wagon Mound (No. 2), the Privy Council ruled that the defendant was not liable for damages because:
- the plaintiff was also partially responsible for the damage
- the defendant had a duty of care towards the plaintiff
- the damage caused was not reasonably foreseeable (correct)
- the defendant had taken all necessary precautions to prevent the damage
The concept of Negligence in law primarily revolves around:
The concept of Negligence in law primarily revolves around:
- breach of duty of care owed to others (correct)
- strict liability for any harm caused
- contractual obligations
- intentional harm caused to others
The legal principle of 'duty of care' is based on:
The legal principle of 'duty of care' is based on:
- intention to cause harm
- foreseeability of harm to others (correct)
- contractual obligations
- strict liability for any harm caused
