5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT an element of the tort of negligence?
Legal Causation
What is the purpose of the three-stage 'test' in Caparo Industries v Dickman?
To assess whether it is fair, just, and reasonable to impose a duty of care
In the context of negligence, what is meant by 'legal causation'?
The link between the defendant's breach of duty and the claimant's harm
What are the policy considerations taken into account in determining whether a duty of care should be imposed?
Foreseeability, Proximity, and Reasonableness
What is the significance of the case Robinson v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police?
It confirmed the three-stage 'test' in Caparo Industries v Dickman
Study Notes
Elements of Negligence
- Duty of care, breach of duty, damage, and causation are the essential elements of the tort of negligence, with breach of statutory duty being an additional element in some cases.
Caparo Industries v Dickman
- The three-stage 'test' in Caparo Industries v Dickman is used to determine whether a duty of care should be imposed, considering foreseeability, proximity, and fairness, justice, and reasonableness.
Legal Causation
- Legal causation, also known as remoteness, refers to the connection between the breach of duty and the resulting damage, ensuring that the damage was a foreseeable consequence of the breach.
Policy Considerations
- When determining whether a duty of care should be imposed, policy considerations involve weighing the potential benefits of imposing a duty against the potential drawbacks, including the potential for unlimited liability and the impact on social and economic relationships.
Robinson v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police
- The case of Robinson v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police established that the police do not owe a duty of care to individuals in relation to the investigation and suppression of crime, except in limited circumstances.
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