5 Questions
Which area of tort law has grown to become the largest?
Negligence law
What is the basis of negligence law?
The duty of care
In negligence law, what is the definition of negligence according to Alderson B?
The omission to do something reasonable
In negligence law, what is the meaning of an act or an omission?
Failure to take action or do something
Who can sue a lawyer for negligence mistatement?
The client
Study Notes
Tort Law
- The largest area of tort law is negligence law.
Negligence Law
- The basis of negligence law is the duty of care.
Definition of Negligence
- According to Alderson B, negligence is the omission to do something which a reasonable man, guided upon those considerations which ordinarily regulate the conduct of human affairs, would do, or doing something which a prudent and reasonable man would not do.
Act or Omission
- In negligence law, an act or an omission refers to a breach of the duty of care.
Legal Malpractice
- A client can sue a lawyer for negligence or misstatement.
Test your knowledge of Negligence Law of Tort with this quiz prepared by Madam Marina Abdul Manap from the Faculty of Law, Governance & International Relations at UNIMEL. Explore the key concepts of negligence, including duty of care and prevention of unreasonable risks.
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