Liability in Negligence Cases

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Blyth v Birmimngham Water Works Co.
this case defined the meaning of the term 'negligence' in the famous statement by Baron Alderson
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Donoghue v Stevenson
this is the famous case set out the neighbour principle in the law of negligence, this principle is the foundation of the modern law
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Caparo v Dickman
this case sets out the modern 3 part test to decide whether a duty of care exists in situations where there is no precedent for duty
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Kent v Griffiths
this case is an example of forseeablity in that it is forseeable that an injured person waiting for an ambulance may have more severe injuries if there is delay
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Bourhill v Young
here there was no physical proxmity as the claimant was in a safe place away from the accident, and whilst she could hear it she could not see it, she later went to see the aftermath and then suffered her miscarriage
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Hill v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire
the police were found not to owe a duty of care to potential victims of crime and their families on policy grounds. this is an example of the reasonableness part of the caparo 3 part test
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Wells v Cooper
the standard of care required is of the reasonably competent person doing the job in question. Here a man doing DIY was expected to reach the standard of a reasonably competent proffesional doing the job
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Nettleship v Weston
the standard of care expected of a learner driver is the same of any driver. this is logical from the point of view of those injured and because there is compulsory insurance
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Bolam v Friern Barnett Hospital Management Committee
the standard of a proffessional is judged by the standard of the profession. in this case, following either of two accepted medical methods was said to be acceptable in reaching the standard of care expected
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Paris v Stepney Borough Council
where a defendant knows of an increased risk to the claimant, more care must be taken. the council knew he only had one good eye so needed to do more than usual to protect the other
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Bolton v Stone
The reasonable man takes precuations against reasonable risks not fantastic possibilities. the likelihood of a cricket ball clearing the protective fence at the ground and injuring a passer by was not a risk a reasonable man would protect against
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Latimer v AEC
one factor in deciding whether the defendant has acted as a reasonable man is taking all the pratical precautions. after a flood this was doing the best to mop up and warning the employees in the factory
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Marshall v Osmond
the more reasonable your risk the more likely it is to be acceptable
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Barnett v Chelsea and Kensington Hospital Management Committee
this is an example of where there was no causation in fact as the hospital could not have done anything to save Barnetts life. the cause of death was the original poisoning not the hospitals failure to examine him properly
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Fairchild v Glenhaven Funeral Services Ltd.
the normal rule on causation in fact can be modified on policy grounds where there are 'special circumstances'. Here this was because it is impossible to prove when asbestos actually entered the system to cause illness
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Smith v Littlewoods
vandals breaking into an unoccupied, but secured building and setting fire to it was a new act intervening when vandals were not common in the area
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The wagon mound
damage by the spilt oil was forseeable; damage by fire was not forseeable and was therefore too remote
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Bradford v Robinson Rentals
as long as the type of damage is forseeable, it does not matter that the form it takes is unusual. in this case, frostbite was an extreme form of injury from the cold
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Hughes v Lord Advocate
another example of a claimant succeeding for injury caused by an extreme type of harm
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Smith v Leech Brain
the claimant had a pre - cancerous condition. He was splashed on the lip by some molten metal. the burn turned into a cancer as a result of his condition. his claim succeeded
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Scott v London and St Katherine's Docks
the claimant was walking along the dock when he was hit on the head by a sack of sugar 'res ipsa loquitur' applied to the situation
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Mahon v Osborne
this is an example of res ipsa loquitur, where a surgeon left a swab inside the patients body during an operation
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Pearson v North Western Gas Board
in this case the defendant was able to show there was no negligence despite a claim using res ipsa loquitur
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Cunningham v Harrison
any special award must be reasonable, here the claimantr went over the top
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Povey v Rydell School
any special award must be reasoble, here the claimants claims were reasonable
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West v Shephard
Claim for something that you enjoyed for every day life (Loss of Amenities) here the claimants loss of amenity was the ability to speak
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this is the famous case set out the neighbour principle in the law of negligence, this principle is the foundation of the modern law

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Donoghue v Stevenson

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this case sets out the modern 3 part test to decide whether a duty of care exists in situations where there is no precedent for duty

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this case is an example of forseeablity in that it is forseeable that an injured person waiting for an ambulance may have more severe injuries if there is delay

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here there was no physical proxmity as the claimant was in a safe place away from the accident, and whilst she could hear it she could not see it, she later went to see the aftermath and then suffered her miscarriage

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Understanding liability in negligence cases is crucial in upholding justice and ensuring accountability. It is a cornerstone in the legal system, emphasizing the importance of responsible conduct and due diligence in all aspects of life. By examining the intricacies of liability, we promote a culture of safety and awareness, striving to prevent incidents that can lead to unfortunate consequences.The ramifications of negligence can be far-reaching and impactful, often resulting in undesirable outcomes. Acknowledging the result of negligence is imperative, not just in legal contexts, but also in fostering a conscientious approach to our actions.

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