Negligence Definition and Concepts
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What is the essential element of negligence related to the duty of care?

  • Foreseeability of damage
  • Breach of a legal duty (correct)
  • Proximity between the claimant and defendant
  • Relationship with the general human race

According to Lord Wright, what does negligence properly connote?

  • Duty owed to a person or class of persons
  • Heedless or careless conduct
  • Foreseeability of damage
  • Complex concept of duty, breach, and damage (correct)

What does the Caparo test require the court to consider in relation to negligence?

  • Foreseeability of a specific individual being affected by the defendant's actions
  • Breach of a legal duty
  • Relationship with the general human race
  • Reasonable foreseeability of damage (correct)

What type of harm does negligence protect against, according to the provided text?

<p>Economic loss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'proximity' in the context of imposing a duty of care?

<p>It refers to foreseeability that the defendant's actions could cause damage to the claimant. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'reasonable man' test used for in the context of negligence?

<p>To assess whether the defendant's behavior conformed to the standard of care expected in that situation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'standard of care' refer to in the context of negligence?

<p>It is the duty to do whatever a reasonable person would do to prevent harm occurring. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor is NOT considered when deciding what behavior would be expected of the reasonable person in a negligence case?

<p>Economic consequences of imposing a duty of care. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In negligence, what does 'causation' refer to?

<p>The defendant's breach causing damage or injury to the claimant. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a factor considered when deciding what behavior would be expected of the reasonable person in a negligence case?

<p>Defendant's state of mind at the time of committing negligence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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