TORT QUIZ

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Case where mototcycle crash killed cyclist, pregnant woman saw blood led to her losing baby, tried to sue dead cyclist estate but couldn't,not a proximate and sufficient elationship between 2 partiesand cant be in others mind, unlikely, caparo test
Bourhill v Young (1943)
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man with one working eye is blinded in good eye whilst at work. Courts deemed that employers shouldv'e taken greater standard of care by providing goggles as they knew his situation.
Paris v Stepney Borough Council (1951)
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Claimant becomes paralysed after injection given to him was contaminated with disinfectant in small containers, doctors didnt know of contamination.Risk is not known at time of injury so no breach of duty.
Roe v Minister of Health (1954)
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Claimant injured walking next to a cricket stadium by ball that hit him. Only happened 6 times in 35 years so judge deemed claimant unable to prove case as risk was too small.
Bolton v Stone(1951)
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3 watchmen called hospital of sickness after drinking tea. Doctor didn't check them-told them to see GP.Claimants husband died later, she can claim duty of care owed but evidence says when reached hospital was too late,not doctors resulting damage.
Barnett v Chelsea and Kensington Hospital Committee (1961)
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Fuel oil spilled on water in harbour, caught alight by welding work, claimants ship burnt down. damage done was result of negligent spilling but judge said it was not a forseeable incident.
Overseas Tankship (UK) LTD v Morts Dock (Wagon Mound) (1961)
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man with one working eye is blinded in good eye whilst at work. Courts deemed that employers shouldv'e taken greater standard of care by providing goggles as they knew his situation.

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Paris v Stepney Borough Council (1951)

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Claimant becomes paralysed after injection given to him was contaminated with disinfectant in small containers, doctors didnt know of contamination.Risk is not known at time of injury so no breach of duty.

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Claimant injured walking next to a cricket stadium by ball that hit him. Only happened 6 times in 35 years so judge deemed claimant unable to prove case as risk was too small.

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3 watchmen called hospital of sickness after drinking tea. Doctor didn't check them-told them to see GP.Claimants husband died later, she can claim duty of care owed but evidence says when reached hospital was too late,not doctors resulting damage.

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