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What is the key feature of negligence that the law seeks to compensate for?
What is the key feature of negligence that the law seeks to compensate for?
- Intentional harm
- Financial loss
- Physical injury (correct)
- Emotional distress
In negligence cases, what is the main focus of liability?
In negligence cases, what is the main focus of liability?
- Strict liability
- Economic benefit
- Reasonable care (correct)
- Intent
What is the test used in negligence cases to determine if a defendant was negligent?
What is the test used in negligence cases to determine if a defendant was negligent?
- Subjective test based on intention
- Emotional test based on empathy
- Strict test based on financial loss
- Objective test based on reasonable person standard (correct)
What concept does the 'Law of negligence' use to establish liability?
What concept does the 'Law of negligence' use to establish liability?
Which case expanded the scope of who could claim in negligence and established the 'Neighbour' principle?
Which case expanded the scope of who could claim in negligence and established the 'Neighbour' principle?
What did the case of Donoghue v Stevenson establish regarding manufacturers and consumers?
What did the case of Donoghue v Stevenson establish regarding manufacturers and consumers?
What is the key element in establishing a duty of care?
What is the key element in establishing a duty of care?
What was the significance of the Donoghue v Stevenson case?
What was the significance of the Donoghue v Stevenson case?
What was the two-stage test established in Anns v Merton LBC?
What was the two-stage test established in Anns v Merton LBC?
What is the key principle established in the Robinson v Chief Constable of W.Yorkshire case?
What is the key principle established in the Robinson v Chief Constable of W.Yorkshire case?
In the hypothetical example involving Marx and Adam Smith, what was the reason Marx was unable to raise a defense?
In the hypothetical example involving Marx and Adam Smith, what was the reason Marx was unable to raise a defense?
What is the key principle established in the quote from Lord Macmillan in Donoghue v Stevenson?
What is the key principle established in the quote from Lord Macmillan in Donoghue v Stevenson?
